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Differentiate y(x)=x^2 + 2x + 1, find the turning point and classify it as minimum or maximum.

dy/dx=2x + 2 Turning point is where dy/dx=0, so when x = -1 When x=-1, y=0. d^2y/dx^2=2 > 0 therefore minimum.
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How does the potential travel between synapses?

The potential or information travels between a pre-synaptic and a post-synaptic neuron. As a reminder, for information, we intend the flow of Na+ and K+ ions between two locations. When the potential arrives...
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Describe the process of synaptic transmission

Information is passed down the axon of the neuron through electrical impulses known as an action potential. When a neuron is in resting state, the inside of the cell is negatively charged compared to the out...
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What is the enthalpy of atomisation?

The enthalpy of atomisation is the enthalpy change when 1 mole of gaseous atoms is formed from its constituent element, in standard conditions.
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Outline the process of mitosis

Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces two identical diploid cells, and consists of four stages. The first stage is called prophase, where the chromosomes condense and cross over to form bival...
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