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maizeysdad
at Thu Jan 22 12:57:35 2004 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by maizeysdad ]
In reply to "Cells make up only a fraction of an animals mass." I would say, yes, a major fraction. But it is the fraction that accounts for structure. You know, little things like bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, organs; i.e. the animal's physical form.
Most of us carbon based life forms are made up mostly of water ( 70%). When water freezes, it expands within the various cells that make up our bodies. Viola, ruptured cellular walls and tissue "breakdown" (otherwise known as "mushiness" .
When you put the little critter in the fridge, you get another kind of cellular breakdown. Bacteria (natural fauna and flora) begin to feed on the tissues of the critter and that process breaks down the critters body mass. Similar outcomes, different causes.
When the critter is in the freezer, the bacterial action is halted or at least greatly inhibited. In the fridge, it can grow. That's why your leftovers get funky in the fridge, but can be saved for months in the freezer.
Ah, science.
Looking to make sense, not trouble. Peace out,
K
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- CAN SOMEONE TELL ME - pimp_n_python, Wed Jan 21 19:50:56 2004
- RE: CAN SOMEONE TELL ME - reptilicus81, Wed Jan 21 19:55:01 2004
- Yes, I can - maizeysdad, Wed Jan 21 20:19:51 2004
- I can't wait to hear today's science minute!! n/p - wideglide, Thu Jan 22 08:34:19 2004
- RE: Yes, I can - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 11:53:23 2004
- I've also noticed if you thaw out a rodent and leave it sit too long - wideglide, Thu Jan 22 12:14:32 2004
 Cells - maizeysdad, Thu Jan 22 12:57:35 2004
- RE: Cells - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 13:06:59 2004
- Paper - maizeysdad, Thu Jan 22 13:14:30 2004
- RE: Paper - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 13:27:32 2004
- RE: Paper - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 13:37:29 2004
- RE: Paper - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 13:43:12 2004
- RE: Paper - wideglide, Thu Jan 22 15:00:16 2004
- RE: Paper - grimdog, Thu Jan 22 15:11:02 2004
- I don't buy either argument. - rodmalm, Thu Jan 22 14:47:48 2004
- Don't have time to read the whole thread BUT... - serpentcity, Fri Jan 23 21:50:08 2004
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