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How does respiration happen in cells?

Respiration is the process which cells use to produce energy and happens in the mitochondria of the cells. Almost every cell carries out respiration. There are 4 main stages to respiration - glycolysis, the ...
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Explain the concept of 'threshold potential' in the initiation of an action potential

Action potentials are only initiated when depolarization above a certain level occurs, this level is known as the 'threshold potential'. 'Vm' is the resting membrane potential (voltage) and the depolarizing ...
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Explain the role of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes in the defence of the body against a virus infection (6 Marks)

A virus is a pathogen which contains antigens on its cell surface. These antigens are detected and digested by macrophages. The two pathways involved in the detected and elimination of the virus is the cell-...
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Explain the key differences between plant and animal cells.

The structure of plant and animal cells is generally similar since they are both eukaryotic cells. They contain many of the same organelles including but not limited to the nucleus, mitochondria and the endo...
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Explain how increased blood flow to an athletes muscles helps them to run

"Explain" - so must give reasons why something is happening - Increased blood flow - what does this mean? Means more blood reaches the muscles -What does the blood carry (that the muscles need)? Ca...
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