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What is the definition of osmosis?

There are some key components which define osmosis in relation to simple diffusion. Osmosis is the movement of specifically water. In addition, it occurs through water channels (aquaporins). Osmosis occur...

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Answered by Bea F. Biology tutor
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Solve the quadratic equation x^2 + 7x + 6 = 0

To solve a quadratic equation of the form Ax2 + Bx + C = 0, where, in this example, A=1, B=7 and C=6, we need to factorise the left-hand side of the equation. To do this we first need to write ...

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Answered by Caitlin J. Maths tutor
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A scientist discovers a diseased tomato plant where a disease has caused discolouration in the leaves due to a decrease in chlorophyll. Explain why this tomato plant produces far less tomatoes and is much smaller than a healthy tomato plant.

The decrease in chlorophyll in the diseased plant leaves means the light energy cannot be used to make glucose via photosynthesis in the chloroplasts. Tomatoes store a lot of glucose therefore with less g...

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Answered by Phoebe S. Biology tutor
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A car travelling at 14 m/s has to make an emergency stop so applies the brakes and it takes 1.5s to become stationary. What distance has the van travelled in that time?

Assuming constant deceleration we can use the equation s = t(u+v)/2, where u=14m/s, v=0m/s and t=4s. Inputting these values we have that the distance travelled s = 1.5(14)/2 = 21/2 = 10.5m
u = the st...

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Answered by Caitlin J. Physics tutor
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Solve the inequality x^2+2x-8<0

-4<x<2Work out using whiteboard

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Answered by Abdullah S. Maths tutor
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