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Overview the cell structure.

Cells are the smallest structural and functional units of an organism. Which means an organism can consist of a single cell or multiple cells. Usually cells are microscopic which means they can not be seen w...
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Describe the process of chiasmata formation.

At prophase I of meiosis, after the homologous pair of chromosomes pair up in the process called synapsis, the non-sister chromatids overlap, forming an X-shape. They then exchange their alleles at the point...
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What's the difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells

Eukaryotic cells are what make up you (and also plants), whereas prokaryotic cells make up bacteria. If you think about the fact that bacteria are way smaller than plants and animals, you can remember that t...
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When stimulated, how does the Pacinian corpuscle produce a generator potential?

The Pacinican corpuscle is a mechanical pressure receptor around the end of a sensory neurone. When pressure is detected, the receptor is compressed, opening ligand-gated sodium ion channels. This allows sod...
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Describe and explain how the typical mammalian eye provides a detailed colour image of close-up objects in high light intensities.

I would firstly begin with looking at the key words in the question such as "describe" and "explain": whilst trying to focus on those words during the entirety of the answer. This questio...
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