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Function

Function

The special, normal or proper physiologic activity of an organ or part.

Origin: L. Functio, from fungi = to do


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how anoxybiont choose the pathway

... 1). The pathway the organism chooses was determined by the environment it was living in. The product, alcohol or lactic acid, can have the function of inhibiting the growth of other organisms in the same living environment. 2). The product can be used as other organisms’ feeding, thus making ...

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by warmpenguin
Sat Sep 05, 2009 2:24 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: how anoxybiont choose the pathway
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Views: 11

Stem and Progenitor Cell Questions

... Presidental Administration, what is Obama allowing with Stem Cell Research? 4. How are stem cells used to fix genetic disorders? 5. What is the function of progenitor cells? 6. Are there other types of progenitor cells? 7. If so, how do they differ? 8. I've heard that stem cells are able to ...

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by kpelchy
Wed Sep 02, 2009 6:08 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Stem and Progenitor Cell Questions
Replies: 2
Views: 26

pfu/cell?

Is it a function of the Virus used in transfection?

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by prithivirajc
Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:01 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: pfu/cell?
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cortisol and B/T-cells

... and in case of an infected wound it is usually dealt with neutrophils and to a lesser extent with macrophages. So inhibition of B and T cell function might have an effect only if there's a prolonged infection that the phagocytes cannot get rid of. And even then the effect of cortisol is likely ...

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by biohazard
Tue Aug 25, 2009 7:29 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: cortisol and B/T-cells
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Views: 35

Re: Chlorophyll Supplements

... chlorophyll for human? The chlorophyll molecule bears a striking resemblance to hemoglobin, the red pigment in human blood. Except for the color, function, the use of Mg instead of Fe :) And AFAIK humans are able to produce their heme groups without getting it from food.

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by canalon
Sun Aug 23, 2009 1:41 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chlorophyll Supplements
Replies: 4
Views: 75
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