Water’s Unique Heat Buffering Capacity
How does water buffer a sudden drop in temperature? Water has a unique property known as high specific heat capacity, which means it can absorb and store...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Effect of Cooking on Ginger’s Anti-Nausea Properties
Does cooking ginger reduce its anti-nausea effect? The notion that cooking ginger reduces its anti-nausea effect is a common concern, but it is important to understand the...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Electricity as a Secondary Component in Biological Processes
Can a living organism run on electricity? No, living organisms cannot run solely on electricity. While electricity is certainly involved in various biological processes within living organisms,...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Potential Risks of Sodium Benzoate During Pregnancy
Does consuming sodium benzoate (preservative E211) cause problems during pregnancy? Consuming sodium benzoate, also known as preservative E211, during pregnancy may potentially cause problems, although the overall...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Importance of Degassing for Polyacrylamide Gel Preparation
Why should I degas my gel solution for polyacrylamide gels? Degasifying the gel solution for polyacrylamide gels is an important step in preparing the gel matrix for...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Cyanide’s Selective Inhibition of CuZnSOD Enzyme
Why does cyanide inhibit CuZnSOD, but not MnSOD or FeSOD? Cyanide is a potent inhibitor of CuZnSOD (Copper Zinc Superoxide Dismutase) enzyme, but not MnSOD (Manganese Superoxide...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Stages of Germination
How does a plant grow before photosynthesis is possible? Before photosynthesis is possible, a plant goes through a process called germination. Germination is the development of a...
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Mohamed Abbas
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August 27, 2023
Improving Solubility of Colloid Substances
How can you improve solubility of colloidally dispersed substances? To improve the solubility of colloidally dispersed substances, there are several techniques that can be utilized: 1. Increase...