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AdvantagesAny two from:. Can reproduce quicker and in much larger quantities than sexual reproduction. No competition for mates. No need for motility DisadvantagesAny two from:. No variation, . So more vu...

action potential depolarises the synaptic terminal this activates the voltage gated calcium channels Calcium ions diffuses into the cell down the electrical gradient Calcium ions stimulate the release of ...

The cell membrane, also known as plasma membrane, you will know from GCSE is a feature of both animal and plant cells that helps contain cellular contents and control entry and exit of substances from the...

Bacteria have a singular, large, circular chromosome and can have many smaller circular DNA-containing structures called plasmids. Bacterial cells that are in close proximity can form a connective bridge,...

Osmosis is strictly the movement of water. Its definition is the net movement of water across a partially permeable membrane from a high water potential to a low water potential. Therefore this is only th...