Protein synthesis is the process whereby proteins are produced‚ or synthesized‚ in living things according to "directions" given by DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and carried out by RNA (ribonucleic acid) and other proteins. As suggested earlier‚ this is an extraordinarily complex process that we do not attempt to discuss here. Following synthesis‚ proteins fold up into an essentially compact three-dimensional shape‚ which is their tertiary structure. DNA contains the instructions for a cell’s structure
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Formal Report no. 1 Synthesis of Aspirin Chemical Principles Aspirin is most widely sold over-the-counter drug. It has the ability to reduce fever (an antipyretic)‚ to reduce pain (an analgesic)‚ and to reduce swelling‚ soreness‚ and redness (an anti-inflammatory agent). Much of this is believed to be due to decreased production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes. Aspirin’s ability to suppress the production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes is due to its irreversible inactivation of the cyclooxygenase (COX)
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There is a phantom killer lurking in our homes‚ office buildings‚ and schools. We cannot see it‚ taste it‚ or smell it. In fact‚ according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)‚ it is estimated to cause between 15‚000 and 22‚000 lung cancer deaths per year making it the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths following cigarette smoking (EPA). This phantom is the radioactive gas called Radon. Interestingly radon is a form of radiation that is a natural part of our environment. Radiation
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The current process of selecting nominees is one that is flawed for a number of reasons‚ with lack of consistency being the main reason for the flaws. While the Democratic Party assigns its delegates proportionally‚ the Republican Party has its assignment of delegates vary by state‚ whether it’s winner-take-all‚ proportional‚ or a hybrid system‚ and the percentage of the popular vote in the state needed to win the delegates also varies by state. This lack of consistency usually leads campaigning
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As young people living in a world with advancing technology‚ we need to be cognizant of the effect that technology has on us and our everyday lives. Everyone should be aware that technology- especially our phone‚ is distracting‚ and driving while distracted is dangerous. Texting while driving is hazardous and puts not only you‚ but the people around you in danger. In the US‚ people should be more informed about the effects of using cellphones while driving as it causes 26% of car crashes in America
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As the world has become so electronic and technology driven‚ the United States Postal Service has fallen behind. In the 20th century‚ sending a letter was the norm and people wrote back and forth to friends as “pen pals.” However‚ the world has changed and now friends can instantly communicate at the touch of a button. This transition to electronically communicating has negatively impacted the United States Postal Service due to the loss of business. Therefore‚ it is imperative that the USPS reinvents
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“John took many standardized tests in high school that helped him succeed in his science career.” Basic skills tests might be dull and may feel like a waste of time‚ but it can help in many ways. Basic skills test‚ also known as “standardized tests‚" are tests students must pass in order to graduate. According to scholar Richard P. Phelps‚ “93% of studies of student testing‚ including the use of large-scale and high- stakes standardized tests‚ has found a ‘positive effect’ on student achievement”(Phelps)
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Society’s dependence on technology has both benefited and damaged the community. Interpersonal communication has drastically changed‚ and people are beginning to rely on technology rather than face to face communication. Technology has created efficiency for American society‚ but the creation of social media has evoked derogatory conditions for individuals. Social media is an outlet for teenagers to escape from the pressures of day to day life. However‚ some teenagers use social media as a way to
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There‚ in Columbine High School‚ Harris and Kleibold killed twelve students‚ a teacher and later took their own lives. Random acts of school violence seemed to spread across the nation undetected‚ and protecting no one. School violence is a form of violent activity inside the school premises. It includes bullying‚ physical abuses‚ verbal abuses‚ brawl‚ shooting etc. Bullying and physical abuses are the most common forms of violence that is associated with school violence. Each and every day many
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Energy is constantly being produced and used‚ with the introduction of renewable energy it has allowed society to be more aware of the impact and effects of how energy is generated. Energy does have a predictable effect on a range of themes that have been intertwined‚ for example‚ the push towards renewable energy is caused by societal pressure and is only pursued by politicians if the type of energy is economically valuable. Energy is deeply rooted within society‚ government and the economy there
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