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What is the role of mitosis in organisms?

Mitosis is the process where one cell duplicates and splits into two completely identical daughter cells. This can be useful in a number of situations in an organism:Growth and repair of tissues is achieved ...
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I'm having trouble understanding what transcription is, I was wondering if you could help me?

First off, I would like to ask what you can tell me that you know about transcription and if there are any specific areas which you are having problems with. Please also stop me if there are any specific bit...
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What role does the heart play in the circulation of blood around the body?

The heart is essential and plays a vital role in the distribution of blood around the body. The circulation system is comprised of two organs: heart and lung. The heart has vessels bringing blood into it fro...
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Explain osmosis and explain why this is an important concept in maintaining water potential in animal cells.

Osmosis is a passive process by which water achieves equilibrium through a semi-permeable membrane, moving down a concentration gradient. Water will move from where it is in high concentration (ie in a low s...
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How does a chemical synapse transmit an action potential?

The action potential reaches the pre-synaptic knob causing depolarisation. This causes voltage-gated calcium channels in the pre-synaptic membrane to open. Calcium ions enter the pre-synaptic knob through th...
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