Random Analogies

Ribosomes As Students In A Class Room

a: Ribosome ~
b: students in a class room

What: "In my opinion I believe that attached ribosomes are like students in a class room , and free ribosomes are like students in the hallways."

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Writer: Nicole Eggles
LCC:
Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: Nov 27 2011 4:30 PM



a: epigenetics ~
b: particle physics

What:

"Understanding epigenetics is like particle physics, we can be statistically certain but we can NOT be definitive about the role of any single epigenetic modification's role in a disease state or trait inheritance. "


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Writer: Chris Wynder
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Where:
Date: Apr 29 2014 7:57 PM



a: Breaking up ~
b: getting stitches without painkillers

What: "Breaking up is like getting stitches without painkillers - each stitch incredibly excruciating, yet vital to closing up the wound. "

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Writer: Not Stated
LCC:
Where:
Date: Jun 11 2014 5:58 PM



a: Surface tension ~
b: water skin

What: The link has a pdf file with activities to teach kids about water

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Writer: Kathleen D Amico
LCC:
Where:
Date: Sep 9 2014 6:49 PM



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