Chapter Four DEFINITIONS nucleic acid – polymers specialized for the storage‚ transmission between generations‚ and use of genetic information. There are two types‚ DNA and RNA nucleotides – monomers that compose nucleic acid‚ consist of a pentose sugar‚ a phosphate group‚ and a nitrogen containing base. DNA - – a macromolecule that encodes hereditary information and passes if from generation to generation. RNA and the bonds that stabilize them Purine - one of two chemical forms
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First of all‚ what is sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)? SF6 is a non-toxic‚ nonflammable and noncorrosive gas. SF6 has almost the same chemical properties of a noble gas and it does not react with other materials. Under standard conditions‚ SF6 is colorless and odorless gas in high electrical components. Furthermore‚ SF6 also inhibits surface erosion and oxidation. It has high partial vapor pressure at both normal and low temperatures. SF6 also has an excellent heat transfer. Its high molecular weight and
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USE OF COMPUTERS IN ACCOUNTING A computer is a set of electronic device that can systematically and sequentially follow a set of instructions called a program to perform high-speed arithmetic and logical operations on data. Because of the rapid changes in finances and its related fields‚ accurate record keeping is critical. Computerizing a business’ tasks of accounting procedures‚ increases efficiency. With a computer and its appropriate software‚ one can request and receive an in house balance
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One Culture in Two Ways A short story written in the early 1970s by author Alice Walker‚ “Everyday Use” is about the conflict between two sisters. When Dee returns home to visit her mother and sister‚ a conflict arises involving who will keep the family quilts. The sisters grew up together and share the same mother‚ but in contrast to other children who were raised similarly‚ Dee and Maggie are complete opposites. Although Dee and Maggie both are appreciative of their culture and heritage‚ it is
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Common uses of magnets Hard disks record data on a thin magnetic coating. • Magnetic recording media: VHS tapes contain a reel of magnetic tape. The information that makes up the video and sound is encoded on the magnetic coating on the tape. Common audio cassettes also rely on magnetic tape. Similarly‚ in computers‚ floppy disks and hard disks record data on a thin magnetic coating. • Credit‚ debit‚ and ATM cards: All of these cards have a magnetic strip on one side. This strip encodes
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Points‚ and Plan “Should regulations regarding the use of cell phones while driving be standardized?” On December 13th 2011‚ the National Transit Safety Board called for a complete ban on cell phone use while driving‚ arguing that even hands-free phone use was distracting and dangerous. However‚ two weeks later‚ U.S. Secretary of Transportation‚ Ray LaHood‚ said he would not endorse a ban. His justification was simply that hands free cell phone use was “not the big problem in America”‚ which in my
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2.1 The Basic Assumption of the Uses and Gratification Theory 3 2.2 Main Theorist behind the Uses and Gratification Theory 4 3.0 Historical Development of the Theory 6 4.0 Content of the Theory 8 4.1 Definition of Uses and Gratification Theory 8 4.2 Application of theory to Mass Communication Issues 8 4.3 The Internet 9 5.0 Strengths & Weakness of the Theory 10 5.1 Strengths of Uses and Gratification Theory 10 5.2 Weakness of Uses and Gratification Theory 11 5.0
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huizenga. The final situation is about leadership and motivational style of Steve Wynn at Mirage Resorts for make their employees happy and tightens organizational commitment. Case 01 Because of downsizing of apple computers survivors has no other option except working hard and long hours to protect their job. The management also has big role to change workers perception to work hard and long hours otherwise workers will stressed and withdrawal behavior may occur. As stated in the case‚ apple
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Art can be defined many ways. Webster dictionary defines art as a branch of learning and the conscious use of skill and creative imagination especially in the production of aesthetic objects. As one can see art isn’t just drawing‚ painting‚ sculpting‚ etc. Art is a way of learning creatively‚ so that children can develop into well-rounded human beings. Not only is art fun and entertaining for students of all ages‚ it also has a number of positive effects on these students. Studies have shown that
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2013 statistics‚ the US is the largest corn producer in the world with 80 million acres of corn fields and almost $64 billion annual sales. Besides its consumption as raw food‚ industrial processing of corn yields high economic value. Among industrial uses of corn‚ High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is the most controversial one from an ethics perspective. HFCS is an artificial sweetener that is found in a wide range of processed foods. It is produced by applying enzymatic processes to convert corn’s glucose
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