Explanation

• The movement of water from higher water potential to lower water potential is called osmosis.
• It occurs through a semi-permeable membrane.
• Only water molecules move in osmosis.
• It is a passive process (no energy required).

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Explanation

• Arthropoda is the largest animal phylum.
• It includes insects, spiders, crabs and centipedes.
• Arthropods have jointed appendages and an exoskeleton.

Additional information:

• The smallest phylum in the animal kingdom is Phylum Placozoa.

Last verified on 09-11-2026

Explanation

• Parasites obtain nutrients from another organism called a host.
• They may live inside or on the surface of their hosts.
• Examples include tapeworms and lice.

Last verified on 09-11-2026

Explanation

• Gene Definition: Basic physical and functional unit of heredity
• Location: Found on chromosomes within DNA
• Function: Codes for proteins or RNA molecules that determine traits
• Types: Structural genes (proteins), regulatory genes (control expression)
• Inheritance: Passed from parents to offspring during reproduction

Last verified on 05-02-2026

Explanation

• Insulin is produced by the pancreas.
• The pancreas contains clusters of cells called the Islets of Langerhans.
• Beta (β) cells within these islets produce and secrete insulin.
• Insulin helps regulate blood glucose (sugar) levels by promoting glucose uptake into cells.

Last verified on 07-09-2026