Electrophoresis is the process in which specific components are separated based on size.
As the name implies protein electrophoresis is used to determine proteins in a sample and DNA electrophoresis is used to determine DNA segments (and later sequences) in a given sample.
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Plants get carbon dioxide from the air through their leaves. The carbon dioxide diffuses through small holes in the underside of the leaf called the stomata. The lower part of the leaf has loose-fitting cells, to allow carbon dioxide to reach the other cells in the leaf.
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Soil Layers. Soil is composed of both biotic—living and once-living things, like plants and insects—and abiotic materials—nonliving factors, like minerals, water, and air. Soil contains air, water, and minerals as well as plant and animal matter, both living and dead. These soil components fall into two categories.
Biofuels are derived from crops and plants. The two most popular types of biofuels are biodiesel and bioethanol. There are many pros and cons of using biofuel. The best reason why you should use biofuel is to reduce pollution. This type of fuel releases lesser amount of carbon dioxide. However, unlike conventional types of fuel, it is expensive to produce biofuel, which is primarily caused by the low investment put into the development of biofuel in the market. If there is enough funding, it would be worth it to put up a biodiesel power plant.
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Diffusion is a passive process involving the movement of molecules from a region of a higher concentration to one of a lower concentration (the term passive means that the process does not require an input of energy to take place).
Diffusion can occur across partialy permeable membranes, such as those surrounding cells. Therefore, diffusion is involved in the movement of important molecules into and out of cells. It is important for the uptake of substances needed by cells, and also the removal of waste products produced by the cells.
In animals:
Respiration - Oxygen and glucose react to form carbon dioxide and water along with ATP (a source of energy) in the process of aerobic respiration. Therefore, oxygen and glucose must be taken up by the cell, and typically the concentration of these molecules outside the cell is greater than inside. Therefore, the overall net movement of these molecules will be down the concentration gradient, and they will move into the cell via diffusion. Similarly, the carbon dioxide produced is a waste product and moves out of the cell, again via diffusion down its concentration gradient.
In Plants:
Mineral uptake - Useful minerals and ions need to be taken up from soil into plants via root hair cells. These cells are adapted (through a large surface area and large number) to maximise the rate of diffusion. Therefore, the useful molecules in the soil move down a concentration gradient and into the roots to be taken up by the plant. Many molecules found in the soil are essential for the growth and survival of plants, making diffusion a very important process.