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Biology
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How is a resting potential achieved?

At resting potential the voltage of the cell is ~ -65mV A neurone sends an impulse from sensory receptorsThis causes sodium ion channels to open on the dendritesThis allows the movement of Na+ ions into t...

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Why might a gene still code for a functioning enzyme after a substitution mutation to one base in the gene?

A substitution mutation is when one base is swapped for another base.
There are several reasons why this might not change the functioning of an enzyme: DNA is a degenerative code. This means there is...

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Blue-spotted tree monitors (Varanus macraei) are found on the Indonesian island of Batanta. Describe how you could use the mark-release-recapture method to estimate the number of Varanus macraei on the island. (4 marks)

1.Capture/collect sample, mark and release 2.Method of marking does not harm/distinguish lizard 3.Leave sufficient time for lizards to (randomly) distribute (on island) before coll...

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Describe the cardiac cycle?

The blood enters the heart from the superior and inferior vena cava. It then enters the right atrium. When the atria fill with blood, it's known as atrial systole as they are relaxed. Once the atria have ...

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Describe and explain how the mammalian respiratory system is adapted for efficient gas exchange.

The mammalian respiratory system is adapted for efficient gas exchange by increasing the rate of diffusion through targeted manipulations of Fick's law. These manipulations are centred around maximising s...

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