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receptive

sensitive or responsive to stimulus.


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Tandem repeats: a sensory apparatus made of DNA?

... composed of DNA. We thought it was eye-opening, and that we should contact other scientists and describe it. Let us know what you think... * A receptive field of a genome may detect levels of distinguishing transcription factors present in a specific cell type or under specific cellular conditions. ...

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by hanandmark
Mon Sep 15, 2008 12:36 pm
 
Forum: Microbiology
Topic: Tandem repeats: a sensory apparatus made of DNA?
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Views: 697

Benifits of Blue & Red: Action/Absorption Spectrum, etc

... a -zeitlupe is a blue light receptor* -phototropin is a blue light receptor* -cryptochrome is a blue light receptor* -zeaxanthin is a blue receptive pigment that opens stoma in daylight -carotenoids absorb blue light and transfer the energy to chlorophyll b (helps offset lower efficiency ...

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by bta
Fri Jun 08, 2007 7:34 am
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: Benifits of Blue & Red: Action/Absorption Spectrum, etc
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Views: 3352

The Fiber Disease

... C-fibers and 6 multiunit recordings were obtained from the superficial radial nerves of volunteers. All units were excited by stimulating their receptive fields with von Frey bristles (range 10-600 mN), and all but four units were also driven by radiant heat stimulation. 3. Histamine was iontophoretically ...

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by London
Wed Oct 25, 2006 1:35 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
Replies: 7403
Views: 748827

Periods

... will swell, vaginal bleeding. Vaginal Cytology: RBC’s, WBC’s & parabasal epithelial cells Lasts: 7-10 days B. Estrus: “Standing Heat”. Most receptive and most fertile at this time. This is the period just prior to ovulation. Physical signs: Lack of bloody discharge- becomes clear Vaginal ...

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by cardiorrhexis
Fri Feb 10, 2006 3:56 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
Replies: 61
Views: 7771

Periods

In Baboons when a female is in the "receptive" part of her estrus cycle, her ischial callosities (butt cheeks) get swollen with blood, turning bright red. In most mammals, similar evidences occur in swelling or flushing of the females ...

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by AstusAleator
Mon Jan 30, 2006 8:32 pm
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: Periods
Replies: 61
Views: 7771


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