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Gain

(Science: physics) (Amplification) increase in a signal transmitted from one point to another through an amplifier.


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The Himalayan Snowcock in Nevada

... an assertion that sometimes the introduction of an exotic species can be a good thing for the people in its area of introduction. This argument gains more prominence because of the growing attention being given to biological controls of nuisance species (themselves often introduced). I live ...

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by vacohee
Sun Jun 10, 2012 4:55 pm
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: The Himalayan Snowcock in Nevada
Replies: 1
Views: 2199

Could anyone please help with these questions? (Bio)

... of the above Magnesium has 12 protons. How many electrons in its 3rd energy level? A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 E. 10 What is formed when an atom loses or gains an electron? A. Mole B. Ion C. Molecule D. Bond E. Reaction Atoms of liquid mercury are strongly attracted to other atoms of liquid mercury because ...

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by lindshastude
Tue May 01, 2012 3:50 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Could anyone please help with these questions? (Bio)
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Hypothetical experiment

... those dead because theoretically this would increase possibility of lateral gene transfer. If you noticed they did not observe any significant gains in the genetic material (http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v461/n7268/extref/nature08480-s1.pdf). And that would be consistent with the hypothesis ...

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by Cat
Wed Dec 07, 2011 8:25 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Hypothetical experiment
Replies: 6
Views: 2259

Re: Krebs Cycle

... and are not being oxidized or reduced. Look at the coenzymes involved during cellular respiration, which are being oxidized or reduced. Hint: What gains electrons (reduction), and what loses electrons (oxidation). Also with each gain or loss of electrons remember an H+ ion is being gained or lost.

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by chrisPbacon
Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:05 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Krebs Cycle
Replies: 2
Views: 1186

Re: Why do women live longer than men?

... here http://www.cmu.edu/CSR/case_studies/women_live_longer.html An extract (with my emphasis) " Men and women alike have seen profound gains in life expectancy in this century. Since 1900, the average national increase in life expectancy in developed countries has been 71 percent for ...

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by scottie
Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:58 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: Why do women live longer than men?
Replies: 24
Views: 17952
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