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Biology
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Describe how an action potential is carried across a synapse between to neurons.

Once the action potential reaches the pre-synaptic bulb, the change in membrane potential triggers the opening of voltage-gated calcium channels to allow calcium to enter the cell. The influx of calcium t...

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Answered by Sam A. Biology tutor
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Explain the concept of natural selection. Give an example.

Natural selection is a theory that became popular after Charles Darwin work and states that traits of living organisms are selected according to their ability to adapt to the environment. It implies that ...

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Answered by Jessica F. Biology tutor
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What is eutrophication?

Eutrophication is a result of nitrogen rich compounds leeching from farm land fertilizer/manure or other pollution methods to the river water ecosystem. The all of a sudden nitrogen rich environment in th...

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Answered by Festus S. Biology tutor
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Explain the concepts of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary

A protein's function is determined by its structure. The structure of a protein can be described in four different ways, the most basic of which is the primary structure.

Proteins are made up of po...

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Answered by Matt E. Biology tutor
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What is a disaccharide

A saccharide composed of two sugars. For example lactose is a disaccharide as it contains glucose ( a monosaccharide) and galactose (another monosaccharide) connected by a glycosidic bond

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Answered by Asya P. Biology tutor
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