'Dry environments' presentation slideshows

Particles and Nanoparticles

Particles and Nanoparticles. Nanoparticles for drug delivery. Nanoparticles offer many benefits Improved dissolution for low solubility drugs Increased Bioavailability Ability to cross barriers Targeted drug delivery. Particle behavior. All particles are subjected to many factors

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Estimating Time of Death

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Searching for life in the Universe

Searching for life in the Universe. Astrobiology . The study of the origin, evolution and future of life in the universe How life began Evolution of life on Earth Organisms in extreme environments. Extremophiles. Organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. Extremophiles.

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Mineral Weathering and Secondary Mineral Formation weathering: chemical alteration of minerals (in soils, involves water

Mineral Weathering and Secondary Mineral Formation weathering: chemical alteration of minerals (in soils, involves water, gases, acids, etc). . Parent material soil Desilication via weathering

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Quick Review

Quick Review. What is taxonomy? Why is taxonomy important?. Specific. Label the 8 Taxonomic Levels of Classification . Specific. Quick Review. Scientists group organisms together based on their _____________________.

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Bacteria

Bacteria. Pgs. 24 - 28. Bacteria. Bacteria are the smallest and simplest organisms on the planet. They are also the most abundant. A single gram of soil can contain over 2.5 billion bacteria. The largest bacteria found were in the intestines of a surgeonfish. Classifying Bacteria.

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Medical Conditions

Medical Conditions. -Heart Attack. When heart tissue does, it is called a heart attack, such an attack damages the heart muscles and interrupts the hearts electrical system.

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Adaptations to Habitat

Adaptations to Habitat. Learning objectives. State the adaptations required in the desert and arctic Describe how musk ox and penguins are adapted to the arctic Describe how animals are adapted to survive in the desert. Starter. list adaptations needed for animals to survive in this habitat.

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