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Mechanism

mechanism

The manner of combination of parts, processes, etc., which subserve a common function.

Origin: Gr. Mechan = machine


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Ecology qustion

This experiment helps to prove evolution and it's mechanism natural selection because it shows the adaptation of a species over extensive periods of time in establishing traits that were ultimately beneficial to the survival of the caminacule or at ...

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by hydr
Thu May 23, 2013 6:51 am
 
Forum: Ecology
Topic: Ecology qustion
Replies: 3
Views: 680

Re: The general theory of origin of life

... to understand and describe the long series of physical phenomena on a single platform. Trajectory of movement electrons and the lightning, the mechanism of gravitational attraction, the nature and structure of the force fields (electric and magnetic), the structure of the atomic nucleus, the ...

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by leniel
Mon May 06, 2013 7:55 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The general theory of origin of life
Replies: 13
Views: 2864

minimal biological function

... cell/self-replication was in place b) was absent at one point in time c) is not simply a reversible variation (adaptable feature) d) a concrete mechanism at the molecular level e) when I mean "interdependent", this just means a natural outcome of the mechanism that was "added" ...

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by tenician
Sun May 05, 2013 6:08 pm
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: minimal biological function
Replies: 1
Views: 146

Bio Research Paper Writing

... may be the result of a viral disease rather than programmed inefficency (Immunity-Ageing np). Chronic viral infections due to CMV have evolved mechanisms to defend against the adaptive and innate immune system, many of which target the function of the immune system and conversely, the immune ...

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by NathanielZhu
Thu Apr 04, 2013 2:25 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Bio Research Paper Writing
Replies: 1
Views: 701

mutations and dependencies

University biology teachers knowingly omit the complete absence of a genetic mechanism for adding NEW things like biochemical pathways (ie krebs, glycolysis, electron transport chain), organ systems (intestines, livers, kidneys, adrenals, etc). Mutations= mistakes. ...

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by jinx25
Sat Feb 23, 2013 4:59 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: mutations and dependencies
Replies: 17
Views: 4475
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