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Explain the difference between Lamarck’s and Darwin’s theory of evolution? Why was Darwin’s more successful?

Darwin and Lamarck were both scientists who tried to understand evolution.

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Lamarck’s theory of evolution was based around how organisms (e.g. animals, plan...

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Answered by Ted H. Biology tutor
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Describe the synaptic transmission of nerve impulses.

The nerve impulse arrives at the pre-synaptic knob. Gated voltage-sensitive calcium ion channels open and calcium ions rapidly diffuse into the pre-synaptic knob. The influx of calcium ions stimulates syn...

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Answered by Megan G. Biology tutor
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How does deforestation lead to reduced soil fertility?

Logging and subsequently harvesting trees removes nutrients, like phosphates, from the system. The removal of the vegetation that would also normally act as a protective cover and windbreak increases the ...

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Answered by Megan G. Biology tutor
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What is Linkage?

Linkage occurs when the genes for two different characteristics are found on the same chromosome. This means that they do not independently assort during metaphase one of meiosis and so pass into gametes ...

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Answered by Megan G. Biology tutor
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What is non-disjunction? How can this lead to changes in chromosome number?

Non-disjunction is the failure of chromosome pairs to separate properly during meiosis. This failure of separation usually occurs either in meiosis I (in anaphase I) or in meiosis II (in anaphase II). ...

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Answered by Katy W. Biology tutor
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