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What is mutation?
Mutation is a gene change that may result in different characteristics.
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What is MRSA?
MRSA is a type of bacteria which is antobiotics resistant.
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What are lymphocytes?
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the blood or lymphnodes and made by bone marrow. There are several types including t and b.
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What are T-Lymphocytes?
T-Lymphocytes recognise antigens on pathogens and either attack them directly or coordinate the activity of other cells of the immune system.
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What are B-Lymphocytes?
B-Lymphocytes recognise antigens and produce special chemicals called antibodies
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What is homeostasis?
Homeostatis is the controlling of the body's internal conditions, within certain limits.
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MRSA is a type of bacteria which is antobiotics resistant.

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Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell found in the blood or lymphnodes and made by bone marrow. There are several types including t and b.

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T-Lymphocytes recognise antigens on pathogens and either attack them directly or coordinate the activity of other cells of the immune system.

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B-Lymphocytes recognise antigens and produce special chemicals called antibodies

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