Random Analogies
An Essential Building Material
a: Cellulose ~
b: cinder block of the plant world
What: "Cellulose is like the cinder block of the plant world. In tree leaves, cellulose gives the plant cell walls their structure. Under a microscope, you can also see how cellulose forms tiny needle-like crystals. "
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Writer: Quark Twain
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Date: May 2 2013 10:33 AM
# 2860 Critique Analogy
How Close Are Those Molecules???
a: Density ~
b: concentration
What: "DENSITY IS LIKE CONCENTRATION:
density is mass substance per volume of the substance
concentration is mass of a dissolve substance per volume of solution
both have the same units - g/cm3"
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Writer: Henry Jakubowski
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Date: Jul 30 2013 3:22 PM
# 3479 Critique Analogy
a: Circulatory system ~
b: a radiator to dissipate heat
What: "The body's normal temperature is around 37C, but it can rise in summer, during exercise or when we are ill. Our body regulates this via evaporation, in the form of sweat, to cool us down. "Our circulatory system is like a radiator to dissipate heat," says Dr Dominic Micklewright, a sport and performance expert at the British Association of Sports and Exercise Sciences. Sweat is mostly water, but also contains sodium, chloride, potassium, calcium and other minerals. "
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Writer: Dr Dominic Micklewright
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Date: Jun 11 2014 5:33 PM
# 5810 Critique Analogy
