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The sex chromosomes are different: half the sperm carry the X chromosome (which gives rise to a female/ girl) while the other half carry the Y chromosome (while gives rise to a male/boy);
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What is the difference between transpiration and guttation?
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State two structural features that increase the rate of impulse transmission through a neurone.
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A constant supply of oxygen is necessary for plants to efficiently absorb dissplved mineral salts from soil. Explain
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Name the structure which prevents oxygenated and deoxygenated blood from mixing inside the mammalian heart.
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Name one factor that is maintained at a relatively constant level in the body by the following organs
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iii) Kidneys
Date posted: January 17, 2017. Answers (1)
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- Explain why when using an electron microscope to study specimens(Solved)
Explain why when using an electron microscope to study specimens
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(b) It is not possible to observe living materials
Date posted: January 17, 2017. Answers (1)
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Other than xylem tissue, name two strengthening tissues in plants.
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Name the main mineral elements obtained from insects by insectivoros plants
Date posted: January 16, 2017. Answers (1)
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Which factors within the seed that cause seed dormancy?
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Name the ground material of each of the following organelles:
a) Chloroplast
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c) Mitochondrion
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Date posted: January 16, 2017. Answers (1)
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Explain why only mutations in the genes of gametes can influence evolution.
Date posted: January 16, 2017. Answers (1)
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Name the type of evolution that produces analogous structures
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What are the important functions of fruits to the life cycle of plant?
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Addition of a dye to specimen during the preparation for viewing under the light microscope is called
Date posted: January 16, 2017.
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Name one living cell in the plant and in the animal body that, when mature, lacks a nucleus.
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What is the role of air in a germinating seed?
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Give two advantages of metamorphosis to the life of insects.
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Give the difference between homologous and analogous structures.
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Name two respiratory surfaces in a mature frog apart from the lungs.
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