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    Does photorespiration help avoid photorespiration?

    The reaction probably reaches an equilibrium. More about equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle.
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    Why is there no fix for Male Pattern Baldness?

    Frankly I don't care too much. Just comb it in a way that it isn't too noticeable may be. I'm planning to shave my head in a few years anyways. I'd take that as a joke XD
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    Possible to engineer an ecosystem with only symbiotic relationships?

    Assuming you manage to do all that, and assuming that those lifeforms function just like their real counterparts, I highly doubt that the system would be able to remain that way. Taking an environment where there is differential reproduction, evolution will inevitably take place. And so...
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    Genetically more related to first cousin than sibling?

    Genetic relatedness is well defined whereas we don't even know what those 'Asian' people whom you refer to, mean they say one cousin is more related than the other. I'd reccomend reading this page before you consider this.
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    For GNU/linux users, what distribution(s) do you use?

    I use Ubuntu Studio 12.04, a variant of Ubuntu aimed at multimedia creation. Comes with loads of preloaded apps which work out of the box (mostly). But I might switch to openSUSE depending on which way the Mir/Canonical situation goes.
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    The Last of Us: A Game That Will Leave You Emotionally Changed

    I've heard a lot about the game too. Even if gameplay might not be revolutionizing, I think the story is supposed to be the main selling point. I don't own a console (the last one I had was a NES), so I don't think I'll be owning the game anytime soon.
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    Is Gaming Good or Bad for Brain Development?

    Agreed. Gaming is just like painting, or music, or football or any other hobby. I spend about an hour on average playing online FPSs everyday and I find it as enjoyable as an hour of football or badminton.
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    What's the best way to destroy pathogens on plastic?

    I don't know what you want to store in these bottles but over here it is recommended not to reuse water bottles because of leaching.
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    Join the Discussion: Exploring Unique Theories in Physics

    You should have at least let him choose his fish! I was thinking of recommending a whale shark...
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    Calculate the valency of the element?

    This isn't even an attempt since by definition, vapour density is numerically equal to half the molar mass. Think what the relationship between equivalent weight and molar weight is. Also instead of valency you might want to use the term 'equivalence factor' although note that IUPAC has...
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    How Do You Start a Career in Theoretical Physics?

    So only the sisterhood is authorized to do it these days? But he'd like it won't he? Warped spacetime indeed...
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    Join the Discussion: Exploring Unique Theories in Physics

    Actually I couldn't tell it was a joke either. Thing is, people on PF are a bit jumpy when it comes to crackpots; we can't stand it at all, and so react to even the slightest hint of it. Or may be that's just me (and that guy up there).
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    Doubt Concerning The Selfish Gene

    I see it somewhat that way as well (although I don't think the book is wrong, depends on the intepretation though). Natural selection favours that which survives to have another go at replication. A harmful mutation may lead to a nonfunctional/non-replicating offspring molecule, but seemingly...
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    Why have female ducks evolved to prevent rape?

    Although in many species of birds, both parents help raise the chicks (i don't know about this particular one) it is the female that has to also bear the eggs i.e. for a given number of offspring the female expends more energy. Females try to mate with the best males and males likewise try to...
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