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What is the link between electrical activity of the heart and its contraction?

The electrical current is produced in the SA node (the primary pacemaker of the heart) and travels to the AV node via fibres in the walls of the atria. These impulses cause the muscular walls of the atria...

Answered by Stephen M. Biology tutor
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Can you explain the oxygen dissociation curve.

What is the graph telling us?
On the graph, we can see two axes. We have partial pressure of oxygen on the X axis and Hb saturation on the Y axis. Partial pressure is another way of saying how much o...

Answered by Thomas K. Biology tutor
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Describe the process of breathing

The diaphragm contracts, moving downwards. The external intercostal muscles contract, and the internal intercostal muscles relax. Pressure in the chest cavity decreases, forcing air into the lungs. The di...

Answered by Ailin C. Biology tutor
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What are the key steps in DNA replication during the S-phase of the cell cycle?

The enzyme DNA helicase 'unzips' the double helix DNA structure but disrupting the hydrogen bonds between the bases. This forms a replication fork that becomes the template for replication.Replication the...

Answered by Natasha E. Biology tutor
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Name a non-reducing sugar and outline a test which can identify its presence. (6)

Sucrose (1)Rule out reducing sugars - heat in a water bath. Add Benedict's solution. Should remain blue. (1)Add dilute HCl to a new sample and heat in a water bath (1)Neutralise with NaHCO3 (1)Add Benedic...

Answered by Annie R. Biology tutor
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