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What is mRNA splicing and why is it important?

mRNA splicing is a form of post-transcriptional modification of the mRNA transcript. DNA is made up of coding regions called Exons. These determine the amino acid sequence of a polypeptide chain during pr...

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Explain why having more red blood cells per cm3 of blood is an advantage to an athlete. (3 Marks)

Red Blood Cells (RBC’s) contain haemoglobin. Therefore, more RBC’s results in more haemoglobin present.Haemoglobin carries oxygen, therefore, more oxygen can be transported to cells such as muscle cells.M...

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Some poisons work by interfering with synaptic transmission at a neuromuscular junction. Describe the events at a synapse which lead to an action potential.

Across a membrane, there is a voltage at rest and this is known as the resting potential. This is deermined by the membrane permeability to different ions ie which ion channels are open at rest, and also ...

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Answered by Leena C. Biology tutor
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How are capillaries adapted for their function within the body?

Capillaries have walls only one endothelial cell thick, meaning their walls are very thin. This makes them well adapted for gas exchange, as substances only have to diffuse over a short distance. Addition...

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How do I get an A* in biology?

Use the mark schemes. These change very little over the years and were my go to during A levels and GCSEs. Do as many past papers as you can possibly get your hands on and work out what the exam board giv...

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Answered by Emily R. Biology tutor
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