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Describe what happens at a chemical synapse

As the action potenial reaches the synaptic terminal depolarisation causes voltage-gated Ca2+ channels to open. The opening of these ion channels causes an influx of Ca2+ ions be...

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Answered by Joel D. Biology tutor
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What's the difference between the cell wall and cell membrane?

Cell wall:

Only present in plant cells, it provides structure and is completely permeable to biological molecules.

 

Cell membrane:

Much thinner than cell wall and is p...

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Answered by Joel D. Biology tutor
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In genetics, what does co-dominance mean?

Dominant alleles need the presence of only one copy to ach...

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Answered by Michael T. Biology tutor
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Describe how blood vessels are able to assist in the control of body temperature.

If body temperature is too high:

Capillaries dilate, increasing the blood supply to the skin and allowing heat to be lost from the body by radiation.

 

If body temperature is t...

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Answered by Merrin W. Biology tutor
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Where did mitochondria come from?

Mitochondria are a fascinating organelle, which we, as humans, rely on for so much. They are where the electron transport chain occurs, where ADP is conv...

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Answered by Patrick Q. Biology tutor
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