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    P53 Functions

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    to divide (Weinberg 2014). P53 is considered the “guardian of the genome” due to its variety of functions that are crucial for regular cell life cycles‚ and can prevent cancer (Weinberg 2014). Some of the functions of p53 include regulation of apoptosis‚ inducing cell-growth arrest‚ and activation of DNA repair proteins when the cellular DNA is damaged (Weinberg). Due to the majority of these functions preventing cancer and protecting the genome‚ one can see where the title “guardian of the genome”

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    RNA splicing. The different exons paired together can code for numerous amino acids‚ depending on the way the introns are removed‚ and if there are different amino acids produced during translation in the ribosome‚ then there will be unique proteins created‚ too. This allows there to be more types of proteins in an organism than types of genes in an organism’s genome. Repressor proteins can influence the regulation of protein synthesis by binding to operators (the segments of DNA that act as switches

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    Carboxylic Acid

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    A carboxylic acid   is an organic acid characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group. The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R-COOH‚ where R is some monovalent functional group. A carboxyl group (or carboxy) is a functional group consisting of a carbonyl (RR’C=O) and a hydroxyl (R-O-H)‚ which has the formula -C(=O)OH‚ usually written as -COOH or -CO2H. Carboxylic acids are Brønsted-Lowry acids because they are proton (H+) donors. They are the most common type of organic acid. Among

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    and social tensions between the characters are successfully revealed. The continuity of the editing is a key component to connecting the plot‚ and allowing it to advance in a cohesive manner. Editing makes or breaks the outcome of a film. In this sequence‚ cutting is used to deepen one’s comprehension of the picture by portraying the relationships between the characters‚ being involved in their emotions‚ in addition to becoming fully cognizant of the symbolic images that influence the scene. In the

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    Shikimic Acid Fermentation

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    of Shikimic Acid‚ intermediate for the production of Oseltamivir‚ the Avian Flu drug Supervised by: Dr. Reza Yegani Dr. Mohammad Hossein Sarrafzadeh Mr. Habibollah Ramezanzade by: Kaveh Yazdifard Presented on: 1385/10/3 Contents Acknowledgement Introduction Shikimic Acid & its Natural Properties Derivatives of Shikimic Acid Avian Flu Sickness‚ Medications Oseltamivir and Shikimic Acid’s Role in Synthesis Production of Shikimic Acid Extracting Shikimic Acid from the Plant

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    Acid and Base

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    Experiment 4: ACIDS AND BASES: PH Measurements and Macroscale Titration CHM023L – A12 Group no. 6 Members: | Contributions: | | Conclusion | | Recommendation | | Tables and figures with analysis | | Principles‚ Equation | | Abstract‚ tables | Date Performed: February 28‚ 2012 - Tuesday Date Submitted: March 6‚ 2012 - Tuesday Submitted to: ------------------------------------------------- ABSTRACT: This experiment introduces us the pH measurement and application of macroscale titration

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    salicylic acid

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    Synthesis of Salicylic Acid Experimental Data: 1. Mass of methyl salicylate used: 0.232 g 2. Theoretical yield of salicylic acid: 0.211 g 3. Volume H2SO4 added‚ with units (drops or mL): 3mL 4. Mass of crude salicylic acid obtained: 0.250 g 5. Volume of water used as recrystallizing solvent: 2 mL 6. Mass of purified salicylic acid: 0.134 g 7. Percent yield of purified salicylic acid from reaction: 63.5% 8. Melting point of purified product: 158-160 oC 9. Name of NMR solvent used and

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    Flowers and Acid

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    Flowers and Acid Call them freaks‚ the underground‚ the counterculture‚ flower children‚ or just simply hippies‚ they are all loose labels for the youth culture of the 60’s that transformed life in the West as we knew it‚ introducing the spirit of freedom‚ of hope‚ of happiness‚ of change‚ and of revolution (Miles 9). The years that made up the 1960’s were some of the most exciting and turbulent years in American history. The post World War II baby boomers grew up. A president and

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    Acid Lab

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    Ammonia and Hydrochloric Acid Lab Chemistry 1 Abstract The straw should be cut shorter to 8 cm in order to make the solid ring appear in the center of the straw. We achieved our goal‚ cutting the straw caused the gases to not have to go as far‚ and meet in the middle. Background The particles in a gas are very loose and tend to move around a lot very quickly. The particles in a solid are very compact and vibrate but don’t really move very much. The particles in a liquid however are more

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    citric acid

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    Citric Acid Names of chemical substance- Chemical formula: C6H8O7. Elements present in citric acid are; carbon‚ hydrogen and oxygen. Bonding- All the elements in citric acid are non-metals. Citric acid has a covalent bond type. History- in the 8th century jabir ibn hayyar a Persian alchemist was credited with the discovery of citric acid. in 1784 the separation of citric acid from citrus fruits occurred when Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele separated citric acid from lemon juice. The next

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