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Explain the cell cycle

All the cells that divide they have to pass through cell cycle that comprises of three major stages

What causes the different peaks on an ECG?

ECG or electrocardiogram measures the heart activity and in case of any abnormality the peaks on ECG fluctuate that gives insight into heart anomalies.Heart mus...

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What are the three components required for photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process during which plants make their own food from inorganic material. Its equation is given as

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How is a resting potential achieved?

Membrane potential is measured by difference in concentration of ions across the cell membrane. Resting membrane potential is the electrical voltage at which a...

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How are red blood cells adapted for transport of oxygen?

Red blood cells are specialized cells that have many adaptations which help them to transport oxygen efficiently in the body.1.     Firstly, red blood...

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How can a child have cystic fibrosis when neither of the parents have the disorder?

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic autosomal recessive disorder that is inheritable and can cause damage to the lungs, digestive system and the reproductive system. I...

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Describe 2 ways the body prevents the entry of microorganisms.

The body has two types of defence mechanisms that protect it from the entry and then invasion of pathogens and microorganisms. The first line of defence prevent...

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Draw a labelled diagram of an animal cell and a plant cell. Give a function for each item named.

 Animal cell:Labelled Diagram of an Animal CellAnimal cell is a eukaryotic cell and it has no cell wall, chloroplast, or a large vacuole. Instead, the anim...

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What are myelin sheaths?

The neurons are specialized cells that can transmit the information in the form of electrical impulses. The neurons have long axons that are fibres and these im...

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What is the genome and what does it do?

A genome contains the complete set of genetic information of the organism. It also has key instructions that would help an organism to grow and develop in diffe...

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