Antifreeze protein
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'''Antifreeze protein''' (AFP) permits the survival of certain organisms in subzero temperatures. AFP binds to small ice crystals thus inhibiting their growth. | '''Antifreeze protein''' (AFP) permits the survival of certain organisms in subzero temperatures. AFP binds to small ice crystals thus inhibiting their growth. | ||
Revision as of 06:50, 7 August 2011
Antifreeze protein (AFP) permits the survival of certain organisms in subzero temperatures. AFP binds to small ice crystals thus inhibiting their growth.
