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Describe what occurs at a neuromuscular junction during transmission of a nerve impulse

When an action potential arrives at the presynaptic terminal of a neuromuscular junction, the depolarisation stimulates voltage-gated Ca2+ channels to open, and calcium ions flow into the neurone. This fl...

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Describe what cell differentiation is and provide an example of a cell that undergoes differentiation.

Cell differentiation is the process by which a cell changes to become specialised for its function. As cells change they develop different sub-cellular structures, eventually turning into different types ...

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How to answer an extended answer question in an exam such as 'Describe the process of eutrophication (6 marks)'

When answering a 6 mark question such as this you need to ensure you are using the correct scientific terminology and checking off all the key marking points in order to score highly. In this example ther...

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Why does the thermal stability of Group 2 carbonates increase down the group?

Going down the group, Group 2 carbonates decompose at increasingly higher temperatures.This is because the Group 2 metal ion radius/size increases down the group while the charge stays the same.This means...

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In mutations, what are the possible ways in which the DNA can be modified to make the proteins from which it is produced, non-functional or inactivated?

Protein production by the ribosome ultimately depends on the triplet sequence of DNA. Each triplet codes for one amino acid, thus, alterations in this triplet code will change the amino acid if it codes f...

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