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Biology
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Describe the synaptic transmission of nerve impulses.

The nerve impulse arrives at the pre-synaptic knob. Gated voltage-sensitive calcium ion channels open and calcium ions rapidly diffuse into the pre-synaptic knob. The influx of calcium ions stimulates syn...

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Answered by Megan G. Biology tutor
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How does deforestation lead to reduced soil fertility?

Logging and subsequently harvesting trees removes nutrients, like phosphates, from the system. The removal of the vegetation that would also normally act as a protective cover and windbreak increases the ...

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What is Linkage?

Linkage occurs when the genes for two different characteristics are found on the same chromosome. This means that they do not independently assort during metaphase one of meiosis and so pass into gametes ...

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Explain how the lungs are adapted for gaseous exchange.

The lungs are made up of tiny sacs called alveoli which presents a very large surface area for gaseous exchange. The lungs are well supplied with blood due to lots of capillaries covering the alveoli, ...

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Answered by Jonathan T. Biology tutor
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Garlic contains a chemical called Allicin which has antimicrobial properties. Describe how this could have occurred through natural selection.

 Allicin has antimicrobial properties and can therefore protect garlic from fungal and bacterial infections and is coded for in the DNA of the garlic by an allele.

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