Biology/AP Bio Essay Question
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IN the thawing and freezing of meats and vegtables, what happens to the cells in each and why?
Hi sean
The life of a cell depends upon its watery internal environment for dissolution and transport of ecessary compounds. Freezing causes ice crystals inside the cell and disrupts the cell membrane. Thawing dead cells does not repair them but can cause a further breakdown of the tissues
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Walter Hintz
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Science teacher for over 50 years. MSc. in biology. I can answer questions in general biology, zoology, botany, anatomy and physiology and biochemistry.
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I have a MSc in biology and have been a science teacher for over 50 years. At present I am a faculty member at a college and a science consultant at seven catholic schools.
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