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What is a reflex action and along which pathway does it travel in the nervous system?

A reflex action is an automatic rapid involuntary response, which acts to protect the body from damage. Such as when you touch something extremely hot, you involuntarily remove your hand from the hot object....
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Answered by Isobel R. • Biology tutor
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What is an enzyme?

An enzyme is known as a biological catalyst. This is because they can speed up reactions by providing an alternative pathway, lowering the activation energy of the reaction. They are normally composed of a p...
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Answered by Liam M. • Biology tutor
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Please explain Mitosis

Background knowledge DNA - carry the genetic code that determines characteristics of an organism Chromosomes - made from long DNA molecules, many genes all coiled up into a chromosome. A healthy person will ...
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How do I remember so many dates and events in sequence?

My top tip for remembering dates is, grab a family member (mums are least likely to say no) and talk them thorugh your history curriculum. If when you're teaching them, you find big gaps in your knowledge th...
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Answered by Sally T. • History tutor
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How do I plan an essay under such strong time constraints?

Ultimately, in exam conditions you have to prioritise speed during the planning time, as usually you only have about 45 minutes to write each essay. Therefore, plans have to be simple and different buzzwords...
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