Cell Division

Discussion in 'Biology & Genetics' started by Orleander, Feb 19, 2008.

  1. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    Do cells make any sound when they divide?
     
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  3. Vkothii Banned Banned

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    Everything "makes" a sound. Crystals make sounds. The planet makes sounds, so do stars. Sound is a form of energy (vibrational motion of atoms, molecules, bits of matter) that is interconvertible, or commutative.

    Check out what the word "phonon" means.
     
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  5. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    so is it a high pitched squeal? Or a humming?
     
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  7. Vkothii Banned Banned

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    You would have to find an example of a recording - think about how someone might (these days) record the sounds of cell division (or any cellular noises).
    But sound (vibration) is equivalent to heat (radiation). Did you get to "understand" what a phonon is yet, or that things vibrate in modes - eigenmodes?
     
  8. Aivar A.R. Registered Senior Member

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    Hmm... imagine a bunch of water (cell plasm is mostly water, right?, and stuff moving through it. It should sound similiar.
     
  9. Orleander OH JOY!!!! Valued Senior Member

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    oh, squishy.
     
  10. cosmictraveler Be kind to yourself always. Valued Senior Member

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    They usually complain very loudly and ask for addition instead!

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