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Which organelle is responsible for the production of energy in a cell?
What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
In which part of the human digestive system does the digestion of starch to glucose mainly occur?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
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What is a key role of enzymes in metabolic reactions?
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Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
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What is the final product of photosynthesis in plants?
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Carbohydrates are made up of which basic units?
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Peristalsis is primarily responsible for:
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Explain the importance of cell differentiation in the development of specialised cells.
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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of using stem cells in medicine.
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Identify the chemical elements present in carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.
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Describe the structure of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids as large molecules made up from smaller basic units.
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Explain how temperature changes can affect enzyme function, including changes to the shape of the active site.
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Describe the processes of diffusion, osmosis, and active transport in moving substances into and out of cells.
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Explain the process of photosynthesis and its importance in converting light energy to chemical energy.
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Describe the structure of the leaf and explain how it is adapted for photosynthesis.
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Understand the role of digestive enzymes, including the digestion of starch to glucose by amylase and maltase.
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Describe the process of peristalsis and how it helps in moving food through the gut.
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