Nucleation phase 

Two G-actin molecules bind relatively weakly to each other, but addition of a third actin monomer to form a trimer makes the entire group more stable, acts as a nucleus for polymerization.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Glycoproteins can permit some invertebrates to withstand temperatures as low as –18°C without freezing. 

Antarctic fish also have glycoproteins in their blood and some species accumulate sodium, potassium, or chloride ions or urea, all of which lower the blood freezing point.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

  Hydrologic cycle

      

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Biogeochemical cycles can be divided into two broad types:

Local cycles, which involve elements with no atmospheric mechanism for long-distance transfer. Ex- The phosphorus cycle

Global cycles, which involve an interchange between the atmosphere and the ecosystem. Ex- The carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur, and Water

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

The water content of plant cells depends on osmosis and turgor pressure. 

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Osmosis is the movement of water across membranes to balance solute concentrations. Water diffuses from a solution that is hypotonic into a solution that is hypertonic

Turgor pressure is the hydrostatic pressure that increases as water enters plant cells.

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#Unit 10. Ecological Principles

Animal cells lack cell walls and do not experience turgor pressure.