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Can you explain to me the difference between diffusion, osmosis and active transport?

The key thing here is to note that both diffusion and osmosis are passive processes, and active transport is an active process. A passive process is one which does not require any energy in order to occur, a...
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With an example, describe what is meant by a destructive plate boundary and what feature (s) may form as a result.

A destructive plate boundary exists when a continental and oceanic plate boundary meet. The oceanic plate descends underneath the oceanic plate as it is denser. The build-up of friction between the two plate...
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How do I solve two simultaneous equations?

Supposing we have two equations x+2y=5 and 3x-y=10 and we want to find x and y we can use the following techinque. Multiply both the RHS and the LHS of the second equation by 2, giving us 6x-2y=20. Then add ...
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What is the derivative?

The derivative is a measure of the rate of change of f(x) as x varies. Alternatively it is the gradient of the tangent at a specific point of the graph. There are different rules for finding the derivative d...
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What is the Krebs cycle?

Photosynthesis has four stages: Glycolysis. The Link Reaction. 3. The Krebs Cycle. Oxidative Phosphorylation. Photosynthesis converts glucose from food into energy that the body can use called ATP. In the fi...
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