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What is the role of the synapse in neuronal transmission, and why is it important?

The synapse is a structure that permits a neuron to send an electrical or chemical signal to another neuron. It is where neurones can communicate with each other.

It contains a pre-synapti...

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Answered by Connor M. Biology tutor
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Compare and contrast the features of eukaryotic DNA and RNA

Both DNA and RNA a nucleic acids, made up of nucleotides, that encode genetic information. A nucleotide is a molecule composed of phosphate, sugar and a base, and these nucleotides bind to one another to ...

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Answered by Sophia A. Biology tutor
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How do populations of bacteria develop antibiotic resistance?

There is VARIATION amongst the population due to naturally occuring MUTATION during DNA replication . The antibiotics act as a SELECTION PRESSURE, so only the bacteria with the allele for antibiotic resis...

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Answered by Leila G. Biology tutor
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What endocrine glands regulate sexual activity in males? How does this regulation work and what hormones are involved?

Here are the endocrine glands that regulate sexual activity in males: 1) the hypophysis (aka. the pituitary); 2) the adrenal glands; 3) the gonad...

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Answered by Lydia T. Biology tutor
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During the cardiac cycle , there is a delay between the excitation of the atria and excitation of the ventricles. Explain how this is achieved and why this delay is essential.

Excitation from SAN (sino-atrial node) spreads across atria, causing them to contract first. The excitation is conducted to the AV (atri...

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Answered by Jane E. Biology tutor
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