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Explain the flow of blood through the human heart.

The first thing I make sure the student understands, prior to any technical knowledge about the subject or question at hand, is how key shaping their reply directly towards the exam standards / framework ...

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Answered by Marco S. French tutor
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What is the role of a ribosome in the production of a polypeptide? (3)

Begin with asking the student what their understanding is of DNA's structure and function. I would discuss the background structure to DNA - including the matching of base pairs, and the overall structure...

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Answered by Laura F. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

During my answer to the question I would use the whiteboard to draw out diagrams to explain mitosis and meiosis fully. Mitosis and meiosis are both cell division processes where chromosomes are doubled an...

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Answered by Katharine B. Biology tutor
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What are the types of long-term memory devised by Tulving (1972)?

Tulving (1972) - proposed a distinction between episodic, semantic and procedural memory.
Procedural Memory: Part of the long-term memory is responsible for how to do things i.e. mem...

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Answered by Alisha C. Psychology tutor
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I've never analysed a piece of music before. How should I approach an analysis in the interview?

Firstly, don't be intimidated by this! It's very important in Oxbridge interviews to show that you can take things in your stride even if they're unfamiliar territory. Also, remember that most music appli...

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