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Explain the concept of 'threshold potential' in the initiation of an action potential

Action potentials are only initiated when depolarization above a certain level occurs, this level is known as the 'threshold potential'. 'Vm' is the resting membrane potential (voltage) and the depolarizing ...
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Explain the role of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes in the defence of the body against a virus infection (6 Marks)

A virus is a pathogen which contains antigens on its cell surface. These antigens are detected and digested by macrophages. The two pathways involved in the detected and elimination of the virus is the cell-...
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Explain the key differences between plant and animal cells.

The structure of plant and animal cells is generally similar since they are both eukaryotic cells. They contain many of the same organelles including but not limited to the nucleus, mitochondria and the endo...
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(A) express 4^x in terms of y given that 2^x = y. (B) solve 8(4^x ) – 9(2^x ) + 1 = 0

(A) express 4 x in terms of y given that 2 x = y. we know that 2 2 = 4. so 4 x = 2 2^x = (2 x ) 2 = y 2 .so whenever you have 2 C^D it doesnt matter which order you solve. you can do (2 C ) D or (2 D ) C ( B...
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"Ἐν Ἀθήναις διδάσκουσι καὶ νουθετοῦσι τοὺς παῖδας μετ' ἐπιμελείας." Translate this sentence into English.

"In Athens, (people) teach and advise the children with care."
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