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Explain how different tortoises developed on different islands with regards to evolution & natural selection.

On the island there is competition for lower lying grasses and no competition for higher bushes.Because of natural variation some tortoises have longer necks, which enables them to reach the higher bushes...

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Answered by William B. Biology tutor
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Describe how the physical defences of human body prevent the invasion of microooragnisms which cause infections.

Our skin surrounds almost all parts of our body and can act as a mechanical barrier between microorganisms and our body. If the skin is damaged or cut, a scab will be formed to prevent microorganisms from...

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Answered by Audrey T. Biology tutor
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How is the electrical activity of a heartbeat coordinated?

The heart is a muscle made up of myocytes, which can contract without any innervation or coordination. However, it is important that the heart contraction is controlled and regulated in a way which can re...

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Answered by Naomi S. Biology tutor
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What are the differences between meiosis, and mitosis?

Meiosis occurs in the ovaries or testes to produce gametes. Gametes are sex cells such as an egg cell or sperm cell. Four cells are produced by this process and they are non identical. Mitosis occurs thro...

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Answered by Amy M. Biology tutor
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Explain, with a digram, the difference between meiosis and mitosis

Meiosis produces 4 daughter cells from the original parent cell. These cells are haploid cells- they have half the number of chromosomes that the parent cell, and the process creates gametes for sexual re...

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Answered by Heather T. Biology tutor
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