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In a medical school interview, how do I approach a question asking about my weaknesses?

With this type of question your aim should be to come across as honest and humble, whilst not delving too deep into your worst traits! It is wise to tackle this type of question with a positive and constr...

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What is the difference between meiosis and mitosis?

Meiosis is the process whereby gametes (sex cells), the ova in females and the sperm in males are produced. This occurs when the chromosomes (which there are two sets of in a body cell) are replicated, pr...

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Answered by Mary G. Biology tutor
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Describe and explain the effect of an increase in muscular activity on the heart rate.

An increase in muscular activity increases the rate of aerobic respiration. As a result, more carbon dioxide is formed in the Krebs cycle and the pH is lowered. This reduction in pH is detected by chemore...

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Answered by Shauna W. Biology tutor
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Compute the derivative of arcsin(x).

To compute the derivative of arcsin(x) we use the fact that it is the inverse of sine. Write y=arcsin(x). We want dy/dx. Taking sin on both sides yields sin(y)=x. Use implicit differentiation to different...

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Show that i^i = e^(-pi/2).

This question is very similar to differentiating x^x and the method for tackling it is quite common when powers are involved. We want to show that i^i=e^(-pi/2). Start by writing z=i^i (act like we do not...

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Answered by John P. STEP tutor
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