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Stalk

stalk

A stem. Usually refers to the pituitary stalk that connects the pituitary gland to the hypothalamus. A slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ.


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How would Gene Proteins Work as A Vaccine?

... viruses almost never changes between strains. A vaccine using that part MIGHT give protection against many strains, but that part is the "stalk" of a mushroom-shaped protein, and in strains where the proteins are very crowded or don't stick out as far, an antibody to the stalk wouldn't ...

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by Darby
Fri Apr 03, 2009 3:12 pm
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would Gene Proteins Work as A Vaccine?
Replies: 3
Views: 568

plant electricity <An idea that probably wouldn't work>

... alge are incredible at caputureing the suns power. and some such as bamboo grow so fast. it would be neat if we could put some thing on top of a stalk of bamboo for it to push against. And through a series of gears have it turn a generator to lessen or eliminate the amount of fuel burned. :? ...

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by Imammstcnerd
Tue Jul 01, 2008 1:16 pm
 
Forum: Botany Discussion
Topic: plant electricity <An idea that probably wouldn't work>
Replies: 4
Views: 1378

Mitosis and Meiosis

Cabbage bolting is flowering stalk production and, therefore, need mitosis. If you were talking about ‘swelling’ as growing, then I would understand what you are talking about. As it is, however, I do not. Another interesting point you ...

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by Cat
Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:26 pm
 
Forum: Cell Biology
Topic: Mitosis and Meiosis
Replies: 19
Views: 3720

Lab Question- Urgent

Flowers can be preserved much longer when the stalk is soaked in coconut water, and their colors will stay bright! :)

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by Dr.Stein
Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:28 am
 
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lab Question- Urgent
Replies: 9
Views: 1227

ARE SLIME MOLD SLUGS MULTI-CELLULAR ORGANISMS?

I am referring to the way amoeba come together and form into "bodies" which move to a new location and form a stalk with "seed". I understand there are mold cells that do this as well. The indistinct area between unicellular and multi-cellular organisms is to me ...

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by charles brough
Sun Jan 28, 2007 3:09 am
 
Forum: Evolution
Topic: ARE SLIME MOLD SLUGS MULTI-CELLULAR ORGANISMS?
Replies: 2
Views: 1079
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