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Outline the stages of the cell cycle.

The cell cycle as it occurs in somatic (body) cells has two major phases. One is Interphase, in which the cell prepares for division, and the other is mitosis in which the cell replicates itself. Interpha...

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Solving harder exponential equations, e.g. 5/[exp(x) + 6exp(-x)] - 1 = 0 . CORE MATHS.

Our example equation is, 5/[exp(x) + 6exp(-x)] - 1 = 0 ,and we wish to solve for x. Note that exp(x) is the same as writing e^xI have chosen this one, because it helps illustrate some general g...

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How do I differentiate (cosx)/x^2

Label function: y=(cosx)/x²Recall quotient rule for functions of form h(x)=f(x)/g(x) given by,h'(x)=(f'(x)g(x)-f(x)g'(x))/(g(x))²Split original equation into f(x)=cosx and g(x)=x

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You are given the equation of the line y=x^3+x^2-2x. Find the stationary points of the curve and determine the maximum and minimum points and find where it crosses the x-axis and thus sketch the graph

First differentiate the equation to find the equation of the tangents in terms of x. From this set dy/dx=0 because this is the stationary points, from this use the quadratic equation to find the value of ...

Answered by Oliver H. • Maths tutor

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Why does excessive consumption of alcohol lead to negative externalities ?

The private consumer does not consider the effect that their excessive alcohol consumption has on a third party and so the private benefit outweighs the social benefit. There is a welfare loss to society ...

Answered by Kira E. • Economics tutor

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