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Describe the stages of mitosis?

First the chromosomes condense and the centrioles form and spindles project from them. This is the prophase. The nuclear membrane breaks down and the spindle attaches to the chromosome. Then the chromosom...

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What is photosynthesis? Where does it occur? What are the reactants and products of the process?

Photosynthesis is the process that allows plant cells to convert light energy (from the sun rays) into chemical energy. This energy is biologically useable to the plant, and essential to it's survival.

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Cells go through a series of stages in order to replicate themselves, called mitosis. Briefly describe each stage of mitosis. (8)

1 mark for each name1 mark for each explanation
Prophase - DNA condenses into chromosomesMetaphase - Chromosomes line up along equator of cellAnaphase - Sister chromatids pulled apart to form two id...

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Compare and contrast eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Tip: when answering ‘compare and contrast’ questions, use keywords such as ‘whereas’, ‘in contrast to’, ‘similarly’ and ‘comparatively’.Eukaryotic cells are plant and animals cells, whereas prokaryotic ce...

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Explain the process of phagocytosis

Phagocytes detects pathogen due to chemical produced by the pathogen. The phagocyte move via a concentration gradient to the pathogen. The phagocyte engulfs the pathogen thereby producing a phagosome wher...

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