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Why is ATP required for skeletal muscle contraction?

When muscles contract, the length of the sarcomere (distance between the Z-lines*) shortens. ATP is required for the process of cross-bridge cycling which enables the sarcomere to sho...

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Answered by Surina F. Biology tutor
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Find the values of x, where 0 < x < 360, such that x solves the equation: 8(tan[x])^2 – 5(sec[x])^2 = 7 + 4sec[x]

This question tests a variety of mathematical techniques and knowledge which is integral to A-level mathematics.

Note that the highest power of a variable function in the mentioned equatio...

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Answered by Osian S. Maths tutor
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Eleri invests £3700 for 3 years at 2% per annum compound interest. Calculate the value of her investment at the end of the 3 years. Give your answer correct to the nearest penny.

This question is a classic example of a problem which might catch some students out, if due care is not implemented.

Eleri is investing £3700 at 2% per annum compound inter...

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Answered by Osian S. Maths tutor
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If a person has a very poor diet they may have a very low concentration of proteins in the blood. This may cause oedema. Explain Why

Proteins are important to maintain the osmotic pressure within the blood vessels. Hence a person who has a poor diet that lacks protein will end up with swelling in their bodies this is called as oedem...

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People get vitamins mainly from the foods they eat or from vitamin tablets. Give a different way in which people get some vitamin K.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin which helps prevent bleeding  and it is synthesized by the bacterias which reside in the human intestines. Hence it is important to give this particular vitamin to a ...

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