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Why does ln(x) differentiate to 1/x ?

At first glance, this may seem quite complicated. However, it is simple once you make use of exponents. Let y=ln(x) . This can be written as: e y = e ln(x) e to the power of a natural log cancels out, which ...
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Differentiate ln(x)/x

To differentiate this, we use the quotient rule as we have 2 functions of x as a fraction. The quotient rule states that: where u is the numerator function and v is the denominator function. Therefore, u=ln ...
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Describe the passive movement through diffusion and explain Fick's Law

Diffusion is the net passive movement of particles (atoms, ions or molecules) from a region in which they are in higher concentration to regions of lower concentration. It continues until the concentration o...
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What are the major parts of a neuron? What are the three types of nerve cells?

1) The nerve cell , also referred to as a neuron , has several parts that are important for its function in the nervous system. These parts are: Soma - or a nerve cell body, contains nucleus and other organe...
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What is Cystic Fibrosis? Explain the mechanism behind this disease.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive genetic condition most commonly caused by the deltaF508 mutation in the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator) gene . This disease is characterised by d...
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