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How does a syanpse work?

An electrical impulse (action potential) travels along the axon of the pre-synaptic neuron. This causes the neuron to release chemical neurotransmitters which diffuse through the synaptic cleft and bind to t...
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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

The tertiary structure of a protein is the final folding of a protein into its final shape. It involves interactions between the R-groups of the amino-acids in the polypeptide chain. These interactions are m...
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what is the structure of a photosystem?

Photosystems sit in the thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts. There job is to capture light energy and convert it into energy that can be used by the plant to eventually create ATP. Photosystems are made up a ...
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examiners can ask us to design an experiment in order to explore an aspect of ecology. How would I go about doing this?

Name the exact type of equipment used i.e. belt or line transect; frame, open or point quadrat. The answer to this will relate to the aims of the study. Trancsects are useful for studying changes over differ...
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What are the possible effects of complete kidney failure on the blood?

Increase in blood concentration of: urea and electrolytes high blood pressure and fluid overload Decrease in blood cells and large proteins due to indiscriminate loss.
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