Archive for December 2011
Polysaccharides are a form of macromolecule that are found in humans, plants, animals and fungi. They are long stands of carbohydrate molecules (glucose) that are bonded together by glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharides usually contain a repeating pattern of the same carbohydrate molecules, and can be both branched and unbranched. Branched polysaccharides are known as amylopectin and consist of thousand of molecules bonded together with many branches. Unbranched polysaccharides are known as amylase and are one long strand of hundreds of molecules.
The simple scientific explanation of an enzyme is a substance produced by living organism that acts as a catalyst to start or bring about a biochemical reaction. Enzymes essentially have the job of speeding up chemical reactions in the body. This helps the cells in the body to complete tasks more quickly and conserve energy. Most enzymes are the catalyst for digestive processes and breathing but others also play a role in blood clotting, wound healing, production and regulation of hormones and immune responses.
The Brooklyn Bridge is a suspension bridge in New York City that is built over the East River to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States and until 1903 was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The bridge is 1825 m (5,989 feet) long and 26 m (85 feet) wide. The bridge is built to carry cars, pedestrians and bicycles, although it once carried elevated trains and streetcars. The Brooklyn Bridge is toll free and is reported to carry over 120,000 vehicles each day. If you have ever wanted to know who built the Brooklyn Bridge, continue reading to find out.
Porcelain is a type of ceramics used for creating fancy kitchen dishware, bathroom fittings, tiles and other decorative objects. Objects made from porcelain as sometimes referred to as “china,” because China was the original location that porcelain was made. Antique porcelain pieces are highly sort after and the rarest pieces can be worth many thousands of dollars. Let’s take a look at the modern porcelain manufacturing process.
Magnesium Chloride is a naturally occurring salt that consists of magnesium and chlorine. This salt is odorless, colorless and has a bitter taste. It can be obtained from sea water and is also obtained from ancient seabeds. It is many important applications in a variety of industries.
Bulgaria, officially known as the Republic of Bulgaria, is a country in southeast Europe that shares a border with Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece and Turkey. It is the 15th largest country in Europe at just over 110,000 km2 (42,000 sq mi). Even though the First Bulgarian Empire was created in 681, the modern country was officially recognized in 1908. It is a member of the European Union (EU) and NATO. Let’s take a look at some more fun facts about Bulgaria.
Bill Paxton is a celebrity actor and director who began his career by moving to Los Angeles at 18 and working as a set dresser. His film debut came in 1975 with the movie “Crazy Mama,” but decided to move to New York and study acting at New York University. He managed to get work on many low budget films and made a name for himself. The highlight of his career was appearing in a string of successful movies including “True Lies,” “Apollo 13,” “Twister” and “Titanic.” The following is a list of movies that Bill Paxton has acted in during his career so far.
Chimpanzees are members of the great ape family. There are actually two living species of chimpanzees called the Common Chimpanzee and Bonobo. Both species are known for their high level of intelligence and were once used in many animal research projects for this reason. Chimps are of a similar size to humans, but are generally shorter and lighter. If you want to know where these magnificent apes live, keep reading to find out.
Mexico is a country located on the continent of North America. It shares a border with the United States to the north and Guatemala and Belize to the southeast. It is in the top 20 countries of the world when it comes to both size (14th largest) and population (11th largest). Mexico has 31 states and a Federal District, which is the capital city. Keep reading if you want to find out which city is Mexico’s capital.
Judo is a full contact martial art that originated from Japan. The object is to throw or takedown your opponent to the ground, immobilize them with a grapple or to force an opponent to submit by joint locking, strangle hold or choke. Unlike many other forms of combat the aim of judo is to avoid the strength of the opponents and use that strength against them. Like other martial arts, judo uses a ranking system that is shown by colored belts worn with white uniforms. Let’s take a look at who invented this popular martial art.