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Striated muscle contraction is controlled by calcium ions within the sarcomere. In a cholinergic synapse, calcium ions are also essential for signal transmission. Compare the role of calcium ions in these two processes.
CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Control and coordination
Control and coordination: compare question
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7 marks, so the mark scheme is looking for about 7 separate creditworthy points. Making the same point twice in different words earns it once.
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