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Explain the process of synaptic transmission (6 marks).

  • When the action potential reaches the pre-synaptic knob, voltage gated Ca2+ channels open which allows Ca2+ into the pre-synaptic knob - This causes vesicles which contain neur...
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Answered by Dominic H. Biology tutor
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Contrast facilitated diffusion and active transport

Since the key word is contrast infomation about both facilitated diffusion and active transport is needed.

Facilitated diffusion does not require ATP whereas active transport does ...

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Answered by Daniel S. Biology tutor
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Describe the structure of a triacylglyceride

Triacylglycerides are a type of lipid composed of a glycerol head and three fatty acid tails. The fatty acid tails are long hydrocarbon chains which are non polar and so hydrophobic, and this is what caus...

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Answered by Christian K. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between aerobic and non-aerobic respiration?

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen from the air, whereas anaerobic respiration does not. Aerobic produces Carbon dioxide and water, and the carbon dioxide exits through a gas exchange system in humans. A...

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Answered by Hannah W. Biology tutor
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How does myelination of neurones increase conduction velocity?

Myelination is the production of a myelin sheath - a fatty, electrically insulating layer formed by Schwann cells wrapping around the axons of neurons. This sheath is not continuous, there are gaps betwee...

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Answered by Kavindi G. Biology tutor
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