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Describe and explain the first stages of the life cycle of a star before it reaches the main sequence.

The star begins as a stellar nebulae. This is a dense cloud of gas and dust containing hydrogen and helium. As it is under a large amount of gravitational pressure, this nebula will then collapse under...

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Answered by Laura B. Physics tutor
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Why can ammonium sulfate be described as a salt?

A salt is an ionic compound which is made up of two groups of oppositely charged ions.
The overall compound of a salt compound must have an overall electrical charge of 0.
Ammon...

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Answered by Chloe R. Chemistry tutor
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What is the function of the myelin sheath?

Neurones can either be myelinated - they are sorrounded by a myelin sheath, or unmyelinated - they are not surrounded by a myelin sheath.
The myelin sheath is made up of Schwann cells and there are g...

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Answered by Chloe R. Biology tutor
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What is the role of ATP in a cell?

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is a small molecule that acts as a coenzyme within a cell.
The main role of ATP is to provide energy. Below are the ways it provides energy which can described in an exam...

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Answered by Chloe R. Biology tutor
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What are the main forms of river erosion?

Definition: River erosion is a process through which the riverbed, banks and rocks are worn away.

There are 4 key types of river erosion:

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Answered by Chloe R. Geography tutor
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