years ago,[2][3] which is thus considered the age of the Universe.[4][5] After its initial expansion from a singularity, the Universe cooled sufficiently to allow energy to be converted into various subatomic particles, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. While protons and neutrons combined to form the first atomic nuclei only a few minutes after the Big Bang, it would take thousands of years for electrons to combine with them and create electrically neutral atoms. The first element produced
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Biochemical Implications in Metabolic Disorders Kim Wertz Western Governors University Biochemistry 208.5.4-01-208.5.5-07 WGU August 7, 2013 Biochemical Implications in Metabolic Disorders Enzymes play an important role and are involved in the process of fructose breakdown. The enzymes are catalysts, meaning, they work to lower activation energy without using the reaction. Sucrose is plain table sugar and it is broken down into glucose and fructose that needs to be broken
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Name: Date: Instructor’s Name: Assignment: SCI103 Phase 1 Lab Report Title: Measuring pH Levels Instructions: Enter the Virtual Lab, and conduct the experiments provided before going out into the virtual field for additional research. Please type your answers on this form. When your lab report is complete, submit it to the Submitted Assignments area of the Virtual Classroom. Part I: Answer the following questions while in the Phase 1 lab environment. Section 1: You will be testing
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The subscript denotes the number of electrons (and protons) added to the MoFe protein (E) (Figure 5, bottom cycle). Thus, MoFe protein proceeds through states from E0 to E8 during N2 fixation before it returns back to the resting state (E0). The 1-electron Fe protein cycle and 8-electron MoFe-protein cycle
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the human body by a gamma camera. However, first we must look at the process in which positrons are emitted, known as positron emission or beta plus decay (β˖ decay). Unstable nuclei due to too many protons relative to the number of neutrons in the nucleus undergo β˖ decay, converting a proton into a neutron, which then ejects a positron to conserve the electric charge. For example; Hence, due to the theory of the annihilation between a particle and its antiparticle emitting 2 gamma photons
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Kerven Louis Physics 102 Anti-Matter Antimatter is a material composed of antiparticles, they have the same mass as any normal particles that makes matter but have opposite charge and other particle properties such as lepton and baryon number ( Kragh 2002). When normal particles and antiparticles encounter each other it leads to the annihilation of both and gives rise to certain high-energy photons or gamma rays, neutrinos, and lower-mass particle–antiparticle pairs. Setting aside the mass
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materMaterials and Processes in Design Unit 1 Assignment 2 Alicia Gingrich 1. The three basic components of an atom are protons, neutrons, and electrons. While protons hold a positive charge, electrons hold a negative charge and neutrons hold no charge whatsoever. Protons and neutrons occupy the center of an atom called the nucleus while electrons maintain orbits around the nucleus. 2. The four types of bonding arrangements of atoms are; ionic, covalent, metallic, and Van der Waals
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outer shell is called the valency - 1 = monovalent, 2 = divalent, 3 = trivalent etc. Question Number. 2. What is the mass number of an element?. Option A. Number of electrons and protons. Option B. Number of neutrons and protons. Option C. Number of electrons and neutrons. Correct Answer is. Number of neutrons and protons. Explanation. NIL. Question Number. 3. What do you get when you add 2H2 and O?. Option A. H2 O. Option B. 2H2 O. Option C. 2H2 O2 . Correct Answer is. 2H2 O. Explanation. Water
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WEEK 3 INDIVIDUAL Sandy Edwards SCI/230 NOVEMBER 13, 2011 DAVID HALE WEEK 3 INDIVIDUAL We need constant energy to carry out all the required functions like breathing, motion, growth, and cognitive processes. It is burning the energy through the process of metabolism, which is the reaction of all things necessary in life. The energy is released through growth whether it is for new cells or tissues, our body will produce sweat to eliminate the excess heat and energy that is accumulated this
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Pharmaceutical Sector of Bangladesh The pharmaceutical industry in Bangladesh is one of the most developed technology sectors within Bangladesh. Manufacturers produce insulin, hormones, and cancer drugs. This sector provides 97% of the total medicinal requirement of the local market. The industry also exports medicines to global markets, including Europe. Pharmaceutical companies are expanding their business with the aim to expand the export market. History Right after liberation war three
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