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How can normal prions be converted into toxic prions and how do they differ?
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Why dont blood cells and antibodies from the immune system try to destroy the toxic prion proteins?
prions are refolded versions of normal proteins, so the B and T cells see them as "normal" and thus ignore them.
Where and how toxic ammonia converted into non toxic ammonia?
Ammonia is ammonia and ammonia is toxic. Non-toxic ammonia does not exist. Ammonia can be diluted in water or held in a sealed container, but it's still toxic.
Was there oxygen in the atmosphere of early earth?
No! Stromatolites converted the toxic atmosphere into a breathable one.
What is oxygen Toxicity?
Toxic oxygen--.When oxygen is used by the body, most of it is converted to water. However, a small fraction of the oxygen breathed is converted to toxic oxygen. The body uses several different processes for preventing and repairing toxic-oxygen damage.
The toxic super oxide ion is converted to harmless oxygen by two enzymes?
catalase, superoxide dismutase
What is the importance of a catalytic converter in cars?
A catalytic converted convers the toxic chemicals into less toxic chemicals. It is crucial so that the byproducts of combustion are less harmful to the environment and to the car itself.
Is there ammonia in the urine of German people?
No they do not. Humans does not contain ammonia in urine.
What are normal results from hemoperfusion?
Normal results include satisfactory clearance of the toxic substance or waste products from the patient's blood.
Most toxic - urea NH3 NH4 or carbonic acid?
NH4 is most toxic, in fact in mammals it is always transported in the form of glutamate, because it is so toxic. So if this is in reference to humans, that is the most likely answer. NH3 on the other hand is non toxic unless present in high concentrations for whatever reason (such as problems with excretion when it is converted to Urea
Where do we get the oxygen from that we breathe in?
The early Earth atmosphere was toxic until the Stromatolites converted it to the nitrogen/oxygen mixture we now have. It is maintained by the trees and algae.
Is a melted plastic spoon toxic?
Smoke or gas let off by a melted plastic spoon is toxic and should be avoided. The cooled plastic can be disposed of in the trash in a normal way.
Are cremated remains of a cancer patient toxic?
No. All cells, whether normal or malignant, are destroyed in the process.
