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What is the difference between osmosis and active transport?

First of all we have to understand that there are concentration gradients between cells and the outside. A higher concentration of solute is when there is more solute (eg salt) dissolved in the solvent (e.g ...
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Answered by Elizabeth L. • Biology tutor
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Where should I apply to medical school?

You might (or might not) be surprised to hear that applying to medical school is a very tactical game. I didn't play it very well the first time round, and received four rejections without interview. Second ...
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How do I get better at the UKCAT?

First of all, practice. Secondly, practice. Third... guess what? Practice. It really is that simple. HOWEVER, there are tricks to use to make that practice more valuable. I did the UKCAT for the first time i...
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How do I write a history essay?

This can be variable depending on your exam board, and what your teacher wants from you, but there are some things that never change. Structure and Plan It's best to begin the essay with a structure in mind....
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Answered by Giulia Z. • History tutor
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What happens to the blood when it enters the heart?

The heart has four chambers; the right ventricle and atrium, and the left ventricle and atrium. Deoxygenated blood, once it has travelled the entire body, enters the heart from the vena cava into the right a...
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