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What are the main components of an animal cell? What are their functions?

Cell membrane - semi-permeable barrier, allowing some substances in but not otherscytoplasm - material in the cell which contains dissolved salts, minerals and organelles. mitochondria - Where respiration...

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How do cell membranes form and what is their structure

The cell membrane consists of a phospholipid bilayer. Phospholipids are molecules with a hydrophilic (water loving) tail. And a hydrophobic (water repelling) tail. The cell environme...

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Solve x^2+8x-5=0 using completing the square

by completing the square we write the equation as (x+b/2)^2-b/2^2+c, in this case b=8 (the coefficient of x) and c=5 so we have (x+4)^2-16-5=0, which equals (x+4)^2-21=0. Now by rearranging we get (x+4)^2...

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In terms of structure and bonding, explain why graphite is able to conduct electricity.

Carbon is in group 4 of the periodic table therefore has 4 electrons in its outer shell which are available for bonding. Each carbon atom in graphite forms 3 covalent bonds with another carbon atom within...

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List the structures of the nephron in kidneys and which parts of the nephron differ in permeability to water?

The bowman's capsule, Proximal convoluted tuble, loop of Henle (descending and ascending lims), distal convolued tubule and the collecting duct. The descending limb is permeable to water. The ascending li...

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