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What causes the resting potential in a neurone?

A neurone which is not conducting a nerve impulse has a negative charge of -70mV compared to the outside environment; there is a potential difference across the membrane. This is partly caused by movement of...
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The following taxons are used in the classification of organisms: Phylum; Family; Order; Class; Species; Kingdom and Genus. Please place them in the correct order from largest to smallest.

Kingdom; Phylum; Class; Order;Family;Genus; Species Here is a handy mnemonic to help you remember (if you like spongebob squarepants!): K rabby P atties C ook O n F ry G rills S pongebob Here is an example o...
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Describe a typical cycle of a PCR reaction.

Polymerase Chain Reaction or PCR is the process of amplifying a sample of DNA. The first stage of a PCR cycle is known as the denaturation phase. This occurs at a temperature of 95C and lasts for approximate...
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How does a vaccine lead to the production of antibodies and why does this provide immunity?

Vaccines are designed so that they contain antigens - for example viral antigens from the virus we wish to protect against. When these are injected they are recognised as foreign by white blood cells called ...
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What is the equation for photosynthesis and what is the product used for?

Equation: carbon dioxide + water ---(with light energy)---> glucose + oxygen Glucose is the important product of the photosynthesis reaction. Some of the glucose is used in respiration to provide energy f...
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