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Describe what happens at a chemical synapse

As the action potenial reaches the synaptic terminal depolarisation causes voltage-gated Ca2+ channels to open. The opening of these ion channels causes an influx of Ca2+ ions be...

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Answered by Joel D. Biology tutor
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What to consider when analysing poetry

The list is endless when it comes to what you can say about poetry, however for the purposes of an exam, it is often helpful to have a mental checklist of key concepts to look out for. 

 

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Answered by Hope C. English tutor
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What's the difference between the cell wall and cell membrane?

Cell wall:

Only present in plant cells, it provides structure and is completely permeable to biological molecules.

 

Cell membrane:

Much thinner than cell wall and is p...

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Answered by Joel D. Biology tutor
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How can I use the PEAL chain to avoid waffling?

It can often be difficult when answering an essay question to clearly phrase your answer without losing sight of your main point and waffling. An incredibly helpful way of improving your writing style...

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Answered by Hope C. English tutor
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In genetics, what does co-dominance mean?

Dominant alleles need the presence of only one copy to ach...

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