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dehawk666 said:
Meaning of life:
Life is the "term used to summarize the activities characteristic of all organisms—ranging from such primitive forms as cyanobacteria (formerly known as blue-green algae) to plants and animals. These activities fall into two major categories: reproduction and metabolism. The mechanism of reproduction is now known to be controlled by the properties of certain large molecules called nucleic acids. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) constitutes the hereditary material that can be passed from one cell or organism to another, because DNA molecules can make copies of themselves by means of a process known as template replication. The DNA molecule consists of a long series of coded messages capable of directing the synthesis of specific proteins at any time in the cell or life cycle. In turn, these proteins are responsible for the synthesis of many other substances within the living organism. Reproduction therefore involves making copies of the molecules constituting an organism and ultimately results in copies of the organism itself (see Genetics).
The other major activity of living organisms is metabolism, the physical and chemical processes by which energy from the outside world is used in such activities as reproduction (including growth), locomotion, and responsiveness to the environment (which constitutes the activities of the nervous system in animals). The energy source can be either the radiant energy of the sun, converted to a usable form by photosynthesis, or the chemical energy of ingested food. A living organism thus resembles a motor in that both convert one kind of energy into another. A precise definition of life is difficult, but, in a rough sense, an organism is considered alive if both metabolism and reproduction are active.
Both metabolism and reproduction are carried on in cells (see Cell). In eukaryotic cells the DNA lies within the nucleus, a central structure bounded by a membrane; in prokaryotic cells (such as bacteria), which do not have distinct nuclei, the DNA is not enclosed. The proteins coded for in the DNA are synthesized in the cytoplasm, the fluid material lying outside the nucleus (in eukaryotic cells) and bounded by the cell membrane. All of the structures required for metabolism are contained there; thus, the cell is the unit of both reproduction and metabolism.
The only exceptions to the above description of life are viruses (see Virus). They are only partly living organisms: They possess the replicating nucleic acids but lack the ability to convert energy. In order to obtain enough energy to reproduce, viruses act as parasites; they invade a host cell and cause it to follow the instructions of the viral genetic material. In this way the virus takes over the genetic apparatus of the host to create more virus particles, a process that prevents the host cell from reproducing normally. Virus particles consist only of nucleic acid wrapped in a protein coat. In some groups of viruses, the nucleic acid is ribonucleic acid (RNA) instead of DNA.
One of the central questions about life is how it originated. The generally accepted theory is that early in the history of the earth some system of replication powered by external sources of energy must have been formed. A further assumption is that the Darwinian principle of natural selection soon began to play an important role in this process, favoring those replicating molecules that could find energy most readily. Such an assumption is reasonable because evolutionary success through natural selection is measured in terms of the ability of a living system to perpetuate its replicating molecules, or genes. Thus, primitive systems capable of carrying out the metabolic processes necessary to perpetuate their genes had a competitive advantage and eventually evolved into cells. The changes that have taken place since the origin of the cell—the rise of prokaryotes, nucleated cells, multicellular organisms, and, ultimately, higher plants and animals—are also thought to have occurred as a result of natural selection (see Evolution). Given such an evolutionary progression, it is possible that parallel evolution could have occurred on other planets in the universe."
In answer to your second question "why am I here":
Because Spoofee is the place to be.
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big daddy said:
DNA reproduction is also semi-conservative, because each new piece of DNA contains half a new strand, and half the old one. The old one serves as a template for the amino acids which will join onto it, hence called template replication. The process of making RNA molecules is called transcription.
Why I just posted that, I do not know.
I want more posts too.
So, out of curiosity, does anyone use Ebay to earn profits by buying wholesale or cheap items and then reselling it (versus selling old stuff just to get money)
I mean, what do you guys know about the different fields? (computer engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering)
What do they do?
i was wondering, when someone asks how old you are....you shouldnt respond because you arent OLD, unless you are in your 60's+.....you should respond by saying "I am XX years young"
If any of you guys use firefox, get the Stumbleupon addon , its reallly useful
Oh wait what i want to know is if anyone here is an engineer?
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Apocalypse716 said:
Dehawk is right. Sorry Apocalypse716. =(dehawk666 said:Dude i believe you are oushing the mods into acting so well yes you can increase you posts but try to not with spam
Apocalypse716 and everyone, please feel free to post, but keep in mind that multiple or repeat posts, or posts that come one after the other, that are submitted for the sake of increasing post count aren't allowed by forum rules.
about the different kinds of engineers, tvashb01 explains the difference between mechanical & civil engineers in this post:
http://www.spoofee.com/forums/showthread.php?p=72111#post72111
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*sigh*, it was worth a try, heh.....anyway.....this post has gotten quite long, and its kinda funny because theres no topic to this thread
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I have a degree in computer engineering and computer science and I had to take classes under all fields. I've had plenty of chemical, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering courses. The other engineers there had to take very minimal courses in computer engineering, but overall, we all got a good mix. Of course you have way more courses in your field than out.
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what constitutes as a 'date'? should guys pay for the meals or should women?
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I'm an electrical engineer and I took computer engineering courses, computer science courses, mechanical enginering courses, economic courses and humanity sciences courses
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This fruit grows on the giant date palm, native to the Middle East. The name is thought to come from the Greek word for "finger," after the shape of the fruit. Dates require a hot, dry climate to flourish. Most varieties range from 1 to 2 inches long and are oval in shape. All dates have a single, long, narrow seed. The skin is thin and papery. The flesh is extremely sweet. Dates are green when unripe and turn yellow, golden brown, black or mahogany red, depending on the variety, as they ripen.crisplinen said:
Selection:
Choose plump, soft dates with a smooth, shiny skin. Avoid very shriveled dates or those with mold or sugar crystals on the skin.
Storage:
Store fresh dates wrapped in a plastic bag in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. Dried dates can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months, or up to a year in the refrigerator.
Uses & Preparation:
When fresh, dates contain about 55 percent sugar, a percentage that increases dramatically as the date dries and sugar becomes concentrated.
-To remove pit, make a slit in date and push back flesh. Pull out pit.
-Substitute dates for raisins in such things as breads, puddings and cookies.
-Add to breakfast cereals (hot or cold).
Availability:
Year-round, depending on variety.
Nutrition Information:
Fat, sodium, and cholesterol free.
Good source of fiber.
The meal should probably be paid by the person initiating the meal or the person who has the most expensive meal. Helpful Spoofee dating tip: mention the most expensive meal rule to your date before the meal and be sure to eat a late big lunch beforehand. Note this approach will also insure no second date. :tongue:crisplinen said:
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Big Daddy, why do you want to be in the "Top 10" so bad, is it the fame or the fortune? And when you do make it will you make a long drawn out "Thank You" speech? LOL
