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What are the main stages stages of mitosis?

IPMAT(C)

Interphase - normal cell growth (non mitotic)

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Cytokinesis (cytoplasm division)

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Answered by Miss T. Biology tutor
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What is a reflex arc?

A reflex is an involuntary response to a sensory stimulus. The pathway of neurones involved in a reflex is known as a reflex arc. A reflex arc - such as quickly moving your hand away from a hot flame - in...

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Answered by Sundas B. Biology tutor
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What is the difference between a receptor and an effector in the nervous system?

A receptor detects the stimuli and converts it into an impulse and an effector converts the impulse into an action. An example of a receptor is a light receptor in the eye which detects changes in light i...

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Answered by Sundas B. Biology tutor
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How do i approach a long answer question in order to gain full marks?

My approach is to break down the question. In the case of long answer- questions, examiners want to firstly know that you understand a question before answering.  Let's use the following example:

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Answered by Silouanos C. Biology tutor
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What is the importance of aerobic respiration?

Aerobic repiration produces ATP whilst recycling NAD. NAD recycling to NAD+ is important in glycolysis, an anaerobic respiratory process.

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Answered by Anna K. Biology tutor
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