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In ecology, what does the phrase 'carrying capacity' refer to and what factors may determine it?

Carry capacity refers to the maximum population size a species can reach in a particular environment.Important factors in determining carry capacity (among others):Food availabilityPredator population siz...

Answered by Jacob G. • Biology tutor

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How should I structure the coursework essay I have been set?

The easiest way to structure your coursework essay is through a rigid plan that you religiously stick to. Before you go to write the essay create an essay plan that runs through your argument by thematica...

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What is the gradient of a line with the equation y=4x+5?

The Gradient is 4, this is because this is a straight line graph and it is in the form of y=mx+c, with m being the gradient and c being the y intercept. If the equation was y=6x+3, the gradient would be 6...

Answered by Tom M. • Maths tutor

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A circuit with a voltage source of 18V, has 3 resistors all connected on parallel, values at 2ohms, 6ohms and 7.5ohms. Find the total circuit resistance, and then subsequently, the total current supplied and power dissipated in the curcuit.

The total resistance is found by the addition of resistors in parallel, in the equation (1/R_T)=(1/R₁)+(1/R₂)+(1/R₃), therefore the total resistance is 1.25ohms....

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30% of a population lacks the ability to taste the chemical PTC. Non-tasters are homozygouse recessive for this tasting gene. What percentage of the population are tasters and what percentage of the population are NOT heterozygous for this trait?

This question requires the knowledge of two equations from the Hardy-Weinberg Principle. p + q = 1 and p²+ 2pq + q² = 1 where p = dominant allele, and q = recessive allele. Firstly ...

Answered by Fergal H. • Biology tutor

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