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Absorbing

Swallowing, engrossing; as, an absorbing pursuit. Absorbing.


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Which algae is the best in absorbing carbon compunds?

Hi all I just want to know, among various algaes present, which one is more helpful in absorbing the various carbon and nitrogen compounds from atmosphere. Thanks in advance:)

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by krupala
Sat Jun 27, 2009 8:24 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Which algae is the best in absorbing carbon compunds?
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Absorption Spectra of Aquatic Plants

I would think there would be more emphasis on absorbing blue light, since it tends to penetrate the deepest into the water. It would depend on how deep the plant lives, though, and whether or not it has leaves that project to or above the surface.

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by alextemplet
Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:55 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Absorption Spectra of Aquatic Plants
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Mosaic Phenotype or what?

... a really early cell division must have been faulty, and that often is a very bad thing. The other mosaicism involves one twin embryo partially absorbing the other - that might be this situation, where the different areas are really different siblings. Halves would be unusual, but we don't really ...

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by Darby
Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Mosaic Phenotype or what?
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Re: Anabolism/Catabolism as Endergonic or Exergonic?

... but that's in part what I mean about "too simple"). Anabolism runs in the opposite direction (usually over distinct pathways) "absorbing" energy from the system to make more complicated compounds out of the simpler starting materials.

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by blcr11
Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:33 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Anabolism/Catabolism as Endergonic or Exergonic?
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Re: Why are leaves green?

... would only be partly used when there is such competition with some species for light. Maybe it is the case that certain plants are incapable of absorbing a rich light source... but then there could be others that are capable.

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by skunk
Fri Oct 03, 2008 9:37 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Why are leaves green?
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