The set of chemical reactions that happen in the cells of living organisms to sustain life.
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Food Intake versus ability to flee among birds, particularly the hummingbird?
Logically speaking, if a hummingbird drinks too much nectar, it will be temporarily overweight and less able or unable to fly to escape danger. However if the same hummingbird doesn't drink enough ...
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What marine animals exhibit deep hibernation/aestivation?
Do marine animals exhibit deep hibernation/aestivation as land-based creatures do?
If not, Why?
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How do cells slowly degrade 5,5'-dibromo-4,4'-dichloro-indigo?
5,5'-dibromo-4,4'-dichloro-indigo is the product of X-gal cleavage, often used as a reporter with B-galactosidase. I've made the (unreferenced) observation that it seems as though the blue product ...
