Compare and Contrast the Uptake of O₂ and the Excretion

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Essay

Compare and contrast the uptake of O₂ and the excretion of CO₂ in bullfrog tadpoles and adults.

Identify the main differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic DNA replication.

Understand the role and structure of the primer in DNA replication.

Describe the function of DNA polymerase and its importance in DNA replication.

Recognize the significance of nucleotides’ structure and their role in DNA synthesis.

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Definitions:

Posterior Pituitary

The posterior pituitary is the rear part of the pituitary gland and releases important hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin directly into the bloodstream.

Pineal Gland

A tiny gland in the brain responsible for making melatonin, a hormone that controls sleeping cycles.

Thyroid-stimulating Hormone

A pituitary hormone that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.

Adrenal Medulla

The inner part of the adrenal glands that produces adrenaline and noradrenaline, hormones involved in the body's stress response.