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Synapses are the physical gaps that separate neurons from other cells. Neurons transmit information across synapses by converting the electrical signal into a chemical signal, usually neurotransmitters. Thes...

The cell divides through four stages:ProphaseMetaphaseAnaphaseTelophase and CytokinesisBefore prophase the DNA, genetic material of the cell, is coiled and not visible. All that is visible is a dark patch. D...

The essay section is split into 3 individual questions. These 3 questions will be worth 20 points altogether, out of which 2 points will be awarded for the quality of your writing, i.e. hand-writing, grammar...

Interphage: G1 phase = Increased metabolic reactions, protein synthesis, organelle production, cell checks whether to divide or not S phase = DNA replication --> creation of sister chromatids G2 phase = F...

Prokaryotic cells:-contain naked DNA-contain 70S ribosomes-Are much smaller than eukaryotic cellsEukaryotic cells:-Have compartmentalisation-Contain mitochondria / chloroplasts-Contain 80s ribosomesSimilarit...