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How do I answer an essay question in an exam?

Answering essay questions in exams can seem a daunting task, especially in a subject like History, but there really is no need to panic. History exams are all about preparation. There are three simple steps ...
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Answered by Jenni S. History tutor
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How do I know which trig formula to use in the exam?

When faced with a problem that involves triangles, there is a simple flowchart you can follow to determine which formula or identity you need to use! Firstly you must ask yourself whether the triangle has a ...
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How can I write an effective conclusion to a factor based question?

The conclusion is the last part of the essay that the examiner will read, and therefore you should try to explicitly link it back to the specific question. This will tell the examiner that you have understoo...
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Answered by Lucy W. History tutor
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Outline the roles of synapses in the nervous system

Primarily, the function of synapses is allow communication between nerones in the nervous system. Additionally, the structure of synapses means that they can perform further functions. Specific receptors for...
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Answered by Lucy W. Biology tutor
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Describe how a gene is used to synthesise a polypeptide

A gene is a section of DNA used to produce a single polypeptide, or protein molecule, which is made of amino acids. The process of protein synthesis can be divided into two parts. The first part is transcrip...
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Answered by Lucy W. Biology tutor
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