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Does vitamin K cause heart attacks? Objective The role of vitamin K in the regulation of vascular calcification is established. However, the association of dietary vitamins K1 and K2 with risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) is inconclusive. Does vitamin K prevent heart disease? 25 Cross-sectional and cohort data have shown a lower risk of […]

Can you use a HPS bulb without a ballast? You can’t run an HPS bulb without a fitting ballast. At best you’re going to break the bulb, and in the worst case scenario you’re setting an explosion up. A ballast is what powers your HPS bulbs. How many plants can you grow under a 400 […]

How much is 2.5 ml in a spoon? If you use a teaspoon, it should be a measuring spoon. Regular spoons are not reliable. Also, remember that 1 level teaspoon equals 5 mL and that ½ a teaspoon equals 2.5 mL. How do I measure 2.5 ml? 1 mL = 1 cc. 2.5 mL = […]

Where do most immigrants to the US come from? Mexico How do immigrants travel to America? In most cases, someone must “sponsor” you, or file an immigrant petition for you. Once the petition is approved, and there is a visa available in your category, you apply for an immigrant visa. You do this through a […]

How can gel electrophoresis be used in forensics? [Editors note: DNA fingerprinting uses gel electrophoresis to distinguish between samples of the genetic material. The human DNA molecules are treated with enzymes that chop them at certain characteristic points, thereby reducing the DNA to a collection of more manageably sized pieces. How is electrophoresis used in […]

How do you change an interior light bulb on an RV? Here’s how you change an RV light bulb safely: Remove the RV light bulb. POWER OFF! – Make sure to turn off the power first. Take other safety measures. Make sure to let the bulb cool off entirely before unscrewing it. Replace the Light […]

How are hunting and fishing the same? Fishing refers to catching or trying to catch fish in the water for meat or for sport, whereas hunting refers to killing or trying to kill animals for meat or sport. Although there are endless species of fish to be caught, they all look about the same. What […]

Why is UFS mascot a gator? In 1908, local merchant Phillip Miller and his son Austin Miller, with no official sanction from the university or athletic association, selected the alligator as an emblem to represent the university on pennants offered for sale in Miller’s Gainesville store. Why are UF colors orange and blue? Florida: Orange […]

What does the small intestine do in the digestive system? The small intestine, or small bowel, is a hollow tube about 20 feet long that runs from the stomach to the beginning of the large intestine. The small intestine breaks down food from the stomach and absorbs much of the nutrients from the food. What […]

What kind of bedding can you use for snakes? Does my snake need bedding in his cage? Substrate, or bedding material, should be easy to clean and nontoxic to the snake. Newspaper, butcher paper, towels, or preferably Astroturf (or artificial grass) is recommended. When using Astroturf, buy two pieces and cut them to fit the […]