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How has the camel [shown, with summarising information] adapted to survive the desert? Briefly explain adaptation by natural selection.

Answers can include: lomg eyelashes and closing nostrils to protect from sand in the wind, large eyebrow ridge and thick eyebrows to protect from sun, thick fur to contain heat during cold nights, sandy c...

Answered by Ruth H. • Science tutor

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What is photosynthesis and how does it work?

Photosynthesis is a biochemical process that plants use to convert Carbon dioxide (i.e. breathed out by animals) into Oxygen.

The word equation is: carbon dioxide + water -> glucose + oxygen.

Answered by Alice A. • Science tutor

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How do I calculate molar concentrations and determine the mole value based on the mass of a compound?

Molar concentrations are calculated with the basic formula: Concentration (mol/ml) = Number of moles (mol) / Volume (ml). Remember to keep all units consistent and convert when appropriate.

The num...

Answered by Khashayar K. • Science tutor

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Name 3 differences between animal cells and plant cells and explain the differences.

Plant cells have a cell wall in addition to their cell membranes while animal cells only have a surrounding membrane. This allows plants to have more rigid shape so they can grow without collaps...

Answered by Emmy W. • Science tutor

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How can you tell the difference between a right-handed and left-handed coil (or helix) by looking at it?

Portions of proteins can arrange in regularly repeating structures such as α-helices: the vast majority of these helices are right-handed (the left-handed versions are very rare). Similarly, DNA (double) ...

Answered by Riccardo S. • Science tutor

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