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How do bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics?

When bacteria divide, random mutations in their DNA lead to differences in bacteria. Some of the bacteria will randomly develop genes that help them to survive a dose of anitbiotics (resistance). When a p...

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Answered by Jonathan C. Biology tutor
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What conditions are needed for evolution by natural selection to arise?

Evolution by natural selection arises when these three properties are present in a system

  • Heredity - offspring resemble their parents in discrete characteristics.

  • Variat...

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Answered by Richard A. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between Mitosis and Meiosis?

A cell has DNA and this makes up chromosomes, this is found in the nucleus of the cell. A chromosome cnan divide and form 2 chromatids. Mitosis and Meiosis are both ways in which cells reproduce. Mitosis ...

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Answered by Simran H. Biology tutor
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Explain the reflex arc using an example in humans

The reflex arc describes a sequence of events leading to an action that takes place rapidly in response to a stimulus without having to think about it i.e. without an impulse travelling to the brain for c...

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Answered by Shayaan A. Biology tutor
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What is a synpase and what is the function of synpases?

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