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what is osmosis

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a process by which molecules of a solvent tend to pass through a semipermeable membrane from a less concentrated solution into a more concentrated one.

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mitosis phases

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Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Cytokinesis

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what is menstrual cycle

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The menstrual cycle is a recurring process which takes around 28 days. During the process, the lining of the uterus is prepared for pregnancy. If implantation of the fertilised egg into the uterus lining does not happen, the lining is then shed. This is known as menstruation .

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what is cancer

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a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control and can invade nearby tissues. Cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

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what is photosynthesis

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photosynthesis is a process that occurs in the leaves of a plant and needs both chlorophyll and light energy. During photosynthesis, the chlorophyll in leaves help convert carbon dioxide and water into the products oxygen and glucose. The product glucose acts as a vital source of food for the plant.

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what is meiosis

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cell division that results in four daughter cells each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell

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