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With every new episode, more and more “secrets” are revealed. That’s what makes this show so fascinating and that every new secret leads to new questions. Last week, the flash forward shocked everyone when Sayid was shown working with Benjamin. Not quite sure how that’s going to unfold, but it definitely makes for interesting theories. […]

Trying to figure out Twitter…yeah i’m a newbie #
got Google Adsense for mobile working, took quiz, hitting the hay #
morning coffee..i’m a coffee addict. #
studying, test, then done with school for tonight #
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How many blogs do you read daily? I do realize that if you are voting in this poll, you must have read my blog…therefore, you can’t possibly choose “none”. If you do not read a blog regularly then choose “none”.
Personally, I read about 1 to 5 blogs daily. I’m growing my list as I find […]

What is the difference between a carbohydrate and a monosachride?
A carbohydrate is a type of polymer and a monosachride is a type of monomer.
How do biological polymers form?
Biological polymers form by “Dehydration Reaction”. The monomer loses two hydrogen molecules and pairs up with an oxygen to make H2O.

Compare and contrast carbohydrates and lipids.
The both contain […]

This is a pretty cool chart of things to consider living by or remembering in our daily lives. This manifesto is from lululemon…

Some general ideas to think about
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Protein folding sequence:

Primary Sequence- A linear protein structure that is held together by hydrophobic bonds and is main sequence.
Secondary Structure- Forms spontaneously between backbone units if the side chain doesn’t block it. Two shapes are formed..alpha helix and beta pleated sheet.
Tertiary Structure- Forms spontaneously between side chain and can be hydrogen bonds, ionic bonds, hydrophobic […]

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome affects the collagen gene and prevents the collagen coils from interacting properly. The typical symptoms can range from mild to severe. Mild symptoms would be unexplained abdominal pain, joint hyperactivity, bruising easily, and blood vessels showing through thin skin. Severe would be mitral valve prolapse leading to death. There are […]

Quote we cannot forget..
“If the freedom of speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter. ”
-George Washington
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The cell: Parts and Definition #1

Plasma Membrane: A hydrophobic domain that is made up of a phospholipid bilayer. It keeps the outside out and inside in.
Cytoplasm: An isotonic solution in which house all organelle inside a cell.
Genome: All genetic material specific to that cell.
Ribosomes: Made up of RNA and protein that read mRNA which translate […]