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What is a reflex?

An unconsious action in response to a stimulus. These are very quick movements and have evolved to allow basic protection. For example, when you touch something hot, you automatically remove your hand bef...

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Answered by Siobhan C. Biology tutor
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What is a synapse?

A synapse is the area between two nerve cells, allowing electrical impulses to be passed between them. In order to cross the gap from one neuron to another, the impulse gets converted to neurotransmitter ...

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Janice has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is caused by a recessive allele (f). What is the probability of her baby having cystic fibrosis? The baby’s father is heterozygous for cystic fibrosis.

Answer = 50% chance of developing cystic fibrosis 

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Answered by Vishal P. Biology tutor
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Outline the Stages of Mitosis

Pre-Mitosis:

Interphase:

 - DNA as uncondensed chromatin

 -  DNA contained within nucleus

 - Centrosomes etc duplicated

 - Cell enlarged

Stages of Mitosis

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Answered by Daisy W. Biology tutor
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Can you explain what the stages of a reflex action are; for example what actually happens when you touch a hot object?

Firstly, the whole point of a reflex is to create a QUICK reaction to a STIMULUS. So, the first stage of a reflex is SENSATION - i.e when you first touch the hot object the receptors in the skin will sens...

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Answered by Kinari P. Biology tutor
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