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What is the myelin sheath?

The myelin sheath is a layer of insulating, fatty material that encases some neurones. The sheath is composed of Schwann cells that have gaps called nodes of Ranvier between them. Potassium and sodium ...

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Answered by Alice H. Biology tutor
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What are the methods of immobilising enzymes?

There are four methods of enzyme immobilisation: adsorption, covalent bonding, entrapment and membrane separation.

Adsorption involves mixing the enyzme with an immobilsing support so the...

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Answered by Alice H. Biology tutor
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What is meant by the semi-conservative replication of DNA?

Semi-conservative replication means that during DNA replication, the two strands of nucleotides separate. Both strands then form the template for free nucleotides to bind to to create the two identical...

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Answered by David H. Biology tutor
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How to write an essay which will get me top marks in my exam

Essays in biology? Right I wasnt the only surprised one when I first heard about it. The main concept is that these essay titles are diverse and can range from a whole multitude of topics. But why...

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Answered by Bilal R. Biology tutor
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How is an action potential fired?

When a neurone is at rest, the outside of the neurone is more positive than the inside. This is due to the sodium-potassium pump which actively pumps 3 Na+ outside the cell, whilst at the same time pum...

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Answered by Eleanor B. Biology tutor
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