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Why is adolescence a critical period in human development?

The period between childhood and adulthood is a time of great transition and turbulence with regards to changing bodies, close relationships, and expectations. It is one of the most rapid phases of developme...
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Answered by Chloe K. • Psychology tutor
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Tetrodotoxin (TTX) is a chemical found in pufferfish which binds to voltage-gated sodium channels causing inactivation via a conformational change. Poisoning can result in paralysis leading to death. How might this occur? (4 marks)

This question asks about nerve action potential generation. There are a couple of clues - these include 'voltage-gated sodium channels' and 'paralysis' which suggests the idea of failure of impulse transmiss...
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Answered by Rafee A. • Biology tutor
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Evaluate the evidence used to reconstruct climate change

The command word is ‘evaluate’, requiring you to assess the relative importance or validity of the evidence. Therefore, your conclusion should include a judgement, for example, of the most or least important...
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Answered by Emma M. • Geography tutor
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How do I integrate quotations into my essay without it feeling forced?

Quotations from the text(s) that you are analysing are, obviously, essential to an essay. If you have too few the essay will feel vague and unsubstantiated - too many, and the flow of the essay will come acr...
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Answered by Sarah P. • English tutor
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How do I analyse melodic features in a piece?

Analysing melody is mainly about your own perception of the piece rather than memorising a lot of facts - this is where you can bring your own input and subjective view. Firstly, you need to get to know the ...
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Answered by Lucia S. • Music tutor
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