Random non-MCAT and only peripherally related to the MCAT thread - Part 8

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how's your studying going guys? are you freaking out? burned out?

this is our stress relief thread....or our group anxiety thread, whatever..... :laugh: 😀

for those of you that have no idea what the mcat random threads are about, check out molly's explanation:

MollyMalone said:
It's basically a restaurant. That serves breaststicks. And lots of cute fruit and veggies. And is patronized by a HO. And Tucker Carlson. Vin Diesel, too. Lots of race car drivers eat here, as well. We're very well respected by the Amish... one girl in particular is here almost all the time.

The food is great if you're low on iron. It's not on the menu, but you can ask about the special secret garlic cure home recipe. One of the hostesses often makes weather predictions, but she's not always around. I think she has another job with the government. Or a government. Something like that. One of the other hostesses says "Bitch, please," a lot, but she's joking... don't take it personally.

Forget anything you've heard about the girl who died here from arsenic poisoning. That was a long time ago, and she's still alive, anyway... just busy so she doesn't come in as much. Besides, a little arsenic adds a lot of flavor to just about any dish.

Pretty flowers by the entrance, hey? Lilis, they are. Beautiful. And the music is totally hopping... we have our very own DJ. Looks a little like Brad Pitt.

I guess that's pretty much all you need to know. I'm usually in the corner booth over there drinking a nice glass of wine. You're welcome to join me, anytime. We're open 24/7.
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EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO POST HERE, you're welcome to jump in at anytime. Here's the final tally from part 7:

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Hey guys: Is annealing when the DNA denatures or when it recombines (looking at PCR stuff)? I always thought it was annealing when the DNA recombined... but my professor has the reverse in his notes. 😕
 
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Anastasis said:
Hey guys: Is annealing when the DNA denatures or when it recombines (looking at PCR stuff)? I always thought it was annealing when the DNA recombined... but my professor has the reverse in his notes. 😕
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I think annealing is denaturation, but I'm not 100% on that
 
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When the DNA strands separate at the start of a PCR cycle that's denaturing. Annealing is when the primers adhere to the strands, but before elongation/replication.
 
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Anastasis said:
Hey guys: Is annealing when the DNA denatures or when it recombines (looking at PCR stuff)? I always thought it was annealing when the DNA recombined... but my professor has the reverse in his notes. 😕
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Your prof is weird, good day.
 
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stick a fricking fork in me, people- I am DONE for the semester :clap:

it was not a fun day... I may very well have pulled out the grade I wanted in Organic, Physics- notsomuch... we'll see. 🙁

thanks for all the well-wishes this morning

:luck: to everyone else on the rest of their tests

Bowtie- sorry about the grade, dude. that sux

beary- tomorrow's a new day!

megboo- best of :luck: on your organic exam

Twin and Tee- TRUE STORY- so I'm sitting there before physics and this guy behind me says "hey, I forgot- what are the units on torque?" and I turn around and yell "N*m!!!! N*m!!!!" :laugh: (of course, it wound up not even being on the exam, but still...)
 
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Dr Durden said:
When the DNA strands separate at the start of a PCR cycle that's denaturing. Annealing is when the primers adhere to the strands, but before elongation/replication.
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See this is what I thought 🙄 I shouldn't doubt myself because this professor says something different. He's a complete *****.

scentimint said:
see, ask your score twin. he's bound to remember more than me. 😛
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:laugh: :laugh: He is a science rockstar!

Mr. Tee said:
Your prof is weird, good day.
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Agreed 😡
 
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jlw9698 said:
stick a fricking fork in me, people- I am DONE for the semester :clap:

it was not a fun day... I may very well have pulled out the grade I wanted in Organic, Physics- notsomuch... we'll see. 🙁

Twin and Tee- TRUE STORY- so I'm sitting there before physics and this guy behind me says "hey, I forgot- what are the units on torque?" and I turn around and yell "N*m!!!! N*m!!!!" :laugh: (of course, it wound up not even being on the exam, but still...)
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Congrats on being done, sweetie! :clap: :clap:

I'm sure you did better on Physics than you think you did.

Okay, g'night guys! *reburries self in micro flashcards*
 
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jlw9698 said:
Twin and Tee- TRUE STORY- so I'm sitting there before physics and this guy behind me says "hey, I forgot- what are the units on torque?" and I turn around and yell "N*m!!!! N*m!!!!" :laugh: (of course, it wound up not even being on the exam, but still...)
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LAWL!
Congrats on being done 😀
 
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Hola peeps! Good luck on the exams everyone!

I took boht of my Chem exams today. Ended up with an A in one Chem class (woo hoo...yes, it is already graded) and I am waiting for the other. The best I will do is a B in the class, but after the crack-smoking classes that I have been through with this stupid prof I am grateful for that. Now, just gotta wait for it to come through.

Hope your day is better tomorrow Beary!

Don't sweat it too much BB, you will still make it!
 
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this thread has been missing something

😕
 
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Anyone else think this picture from a michigan newspaper is an oxymoron of sorts?

big_state_061211_adamsutton_deer.jpg


a hippie with dreads hunting deer ???
 
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AWESOME NIK! :clap:

Though it will cause me to miss the very moment at which you post for the 10,000th time...I am going to bed. I am not ready for my exam in the morning, but I am fried. Lights are on, but no one is home....not a good situation.

'Night everyone!
 
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TypeA said:
AWESOME NIK! :clap:

Though it will cause me to miss the very moment at which you post for the 10,000th time...I am going to bed. I am not ready for my exam in the morning, but I am fried. Lights are on, but no one is home....not a good situation.

'Night everyone!
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Best wishes on your exam tomorrow PW!
 
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WilliamsF1 said:
Hopefully it will next Tuesday. 😛

Hopefully you get the grades you want this semester, too.

Bears > Rams. Sorry from your perspective 🙁
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I'm feeling neglected. You need to start flirting with me more so that I can continue to reject your advances. THAT'S what this thread has been missing.
 
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jlw9698 said:
I'm feeling neglected. You need to start flirting with me more so that I can continue to reject your advances. THAT'S what this thread has been missing.
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*pouts* *looks around Random for a boy to flirt with*

*looks at UMP* *throws up alittle in mouth* *shudders*

*winks at Mr. T and Twin*

How YOU doin'?
 
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