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How does myelination of neurones increase conduction velocity?

Myelination is the production of a myelin sheath - a fatty, electrically insulating layer formed by Schwann cells wrapping around the axons of neurons. This sheath is not continuous, there are gaps betwee...

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Answered by Kavindi G. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of semi-conservative replication

Process- key words from mark schemes are highlighted in bold 1. The enzyme DNA helicase breaks the hydrogen bonds linking base pairs of DNA. As a result, ...

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Answered by Tara C. Biology tutor
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The development of palm oil plantations in Sumatra has removed areas of forest that provided the habitat for tigers. Explain why planting strips of trees to link the forests would have an effect on the frequency of genetic disorders in these tigers.

Areas of trees linking the remaining patches of forest will mean that the populations of tigers are no longer geogrpahically isolated. therefore they will be able to breed with a larger gene pool and the ...

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Answered by Ella S. Biology tutor
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Find the indefinite integral of ( 32/(x^3) + bx) over x for some constant b.

To integrate (32/ x3 + bx) over x we can integrate each part separately. This is because addition of two integrals is the same as integrating the total of the elements. 

So we integrate ...

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Answered by Becky O. Maths tutor
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What is the doctrine of precedent? / What are its advantages and disadvantages?

A doctrine or policy by which the lower courts in hierarchy are required to follow rules or principles laid down in previous judicial decisions by higher Courts. (Latin: 'stare decisis' - to stand by deci...

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Answered by Constantina L. Law tutor
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