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Describe how an impulse travels across a synapse

The impulse arrives at the synapse. The neurone releases neurotransmitters into the synapse. The neurotransmitter diffuses across the synapse and binds to a receptor on the next neurone. This causes the next...
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Describe the process of Prokaryotic cell replication by Binary Fission.

Firstly, the circular DNA and plasmids replicate - the plasmids replicate multiple times, but the main DNA loop only replicates once. Next the DNA moves to opposite poles as the cell gets bigger. Then the cy...
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Define the concept of 'Agentic state' as part of agency theory.

The Agentic state is a mindset which allows us to carry out orders from an authority figure, even if it causes us moral strain. In this state we do not feel responsible as we believe that we are acting on so...
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Find the values of x that satisfy the quadratic equation: x^2 + 14x + 40 = 0

We use factorisation of double brackets to re-express the equation in a more useful form. For this factorisation, we require two numbers that add to make 14 and also multiply to make 40. We notice that the n...
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What is the distinction between an offer and an invitation to treat?

An offer is an expression of willingness to contract on specified terms, made with the intention that it is to become binding as soon as it is accepted by the person to whom it is addressed. An invitation to...
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