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Explain why the number of organisms typically reduces along a food chain

The number of organisms reduces because between each level of the food chain about 10% of energy is lost through movement, through not the full organism on the previous level being eaten as bones and hair...

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Answered by Anna S. Biology tutor
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Explain how DNA is replicated within the cell.

DNA is replicated within the nucleus of the cell through a process called semi-conservative replication. The first part of the process involves the splitting of the double stranded molecule into two separ...

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Answered by Callum B. Biology tutor
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Outline the role of insulin and glucagon in the regulation of glucose and outline type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Relevance: Body needs to make glucose for ATP production. (Energy production)Regulation:Both hormones insulin and glucagon are released from the islets of Langerhan in the pancreas.Insulin: Released from ...

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Answered by Shantanu K. Biology tutor
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Use your knowledge of the movement of water to explain why honey has antibacterial properties

Honey has a lower water potential than the water inside bacterial cells due to its high ionic content.Water moves by osmosis from areas of higher water potential to areas of lower water pote...

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Answered by Sanskriti S. Biology tutor
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Describe mechanisms used by the body to prevent entry of pathogens

Mucous in the trachea traps pathogens Microorganisms in food are killed by stomach acidThe skin forms a physical barrier against pathogens

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Answered by Obioma N. Biology tutor
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