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Alkalinity

Alkalinity

(Science: chemistry) measure of the power of a solution to neutralise hydrogen ions (H_), usually expressed as the equivalent concentration (mg/L) of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).


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M Biology

... morphology Rod, Bacillus (single) Gram stain Pink, Gram - Osmotic sensitivity Up to 20% NaCl Temperature tolerance 4˚ – 37˚ - Mesophile Acidity/alkalinity Prefers Alkaline/neutral Growth on glucose No Growth Growth on amino acids (a.a.) Growth Growth on glucose & a.a. Growth Growth on glucose, ...

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by ottotrac
Wed Apr 22, 2009 4:43 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: M Biology
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Views: 507

Soil Science

Normally, there are different microbial populations present in a particular soil type. Acidity or alkalinity of soil, for example, greatly changes soil microflora. Consider aeration, moisture content, temperature and pH. Fungi can generally grow in areas that are acidic ...

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by mkwaje
Mon May 19, 2008 1:29 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Soil Science
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Views: 1571

Is it possible to "choose" the sex of a child?

I know that if you eat high amounts of broccoli and other veggies high in iron it changes the alkalinity in the uterus and promotes the production of testosterone in your system. Your s posed to do this for about a month before conception to help conceive a boy. Reggie

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by ReggieLynch
Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:24 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Is it possible to "choose" the sex of a child?
Replies: 10
Views: 1888

Grafting

... gnawing off a ring of bark. 3)For good growth, the plant must have space in the soil to get air; room to grow roots; suitable soil acidity or alkalinity; and adequate water, sunlight, and mineral nutrients. Air space, root room, and water available to a plant depend largely on the soil structure. ...

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by Carolynparsons
Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:36 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Grafting? and other plant realted questions
Replies: 9
Views: 5614

Enzymes: Vitamin C vs. Temperature and pH

... oxidized. Therefore the concentration of Vitamin C decreases. I have also found out whilst researching that enzymes are affected by PH (acidity or alkalinity) and that extremes of PH can denature an enzyme and stop it working altogether. As a lemon is very alkaline, do you think this affects the ...

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by Fairedust1704
Thu Apr 14, 2005 9:16 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Enzymes: Vitamin C vs. Temperature and pH
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Views: 5436


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