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Phosphorous

phosphorous

(Science: chemistry) Of or pertaining to phosphorus; resembling or containing phosphorus; specifically, designating those compounds in which phosphorus has a lower valence as contrasted with phosphoric compounds; as, phosphorous acid, H3PO3.

Origin: Cf. F. Phosphoreux.


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Human Hair as Fertilizer? HELP!

... recommend composting. Take your human hair (get lots of it), mix it with simple carbohydrates (something like sugar - that contains no Nitrogen or Phosphorous), inoculate with a composting mix (obtainable at a gardening store), and let sit for a few weeks to a month. For best effect, I'd recommend ...

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by AstusAleator
Thu May 21, 2009 5:31 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Human Hair as Fertilizer? HELP!
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Simple Protein Question

... excerpted from the same book: "They tagged bacteriophages with the radioactive isotopes 32P and 35S. Since proteins contain sulfur but not phosphorous and DNA contains phosphorous but not sulfur, the radioactive 32P labeled the DNA of the phage viruses while 35 S labeled the protein coat ...

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by thewax
Wed Dec 24, 2008 10:44 pm
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: Simple Protein Question
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muscles, how do they work?

... is extremely broad. Cells are made of (primarily) protein, carbohydrates and lipids, which are in turn made of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorous, calcium, and a number of other elements. There are many, many different kinds of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Muscles contain a ...

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by Jammerz
Fri Jan 25, 2008 5:36 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: muscles, how do they work?
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Views: 697

Bio Project Help

... pigment, structural development ect. ect... If you have knowledge in this field please respond, (chemicals i think i will try, Nitrogen, Magnesium,phosphorous/potassium) Thanks alot -Mike

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by nana5
Fri Nov 02, 2007 1:48 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Bio Project Help
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Views: 1021

fieldtrial and pot trial of p solubilizing bacteria

i want to know how should i carry on pot trial and field trial of phosphorous solubilizing bacteria. what kind of plant should i select to do trial? please give me ur valuable suggestion!!

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by mslynnlynn
Mon May 28, 2007 3:50 am
 
Forum: Molecular Biology
Topic: fieldtrial and pot trial of p solubilizing bacteria
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