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... processes . But that day is as yet most distant ; and , though occasion- ally even now the two sciences cross each other's path , action explaining form and form in turn explaining action , the dominant ideas of the two are so distinct ...
... processes . But that day is as yet most distant ; and , though occasion- ally even now the two sciences cross each other's path , action explaining form and form in turn explaining action , the dominant ideas of the two are so distinct ...
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... processes of oxidation reduced to simpler substances devoid of energy or containing but little . This breaking down of complex substances , this con- tirued partial decay , is indeed the source of the body's energy ; each act of life is ...
... processes of oxidation reduced to simpler substances devoid of energy or containing but little . This breaking down of complex substances , this con- tirued partial decay , is indeed the source of the body's energy ; each act of life is ...
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... processes taking place as well in things not alive . It was connexion of various patent tubes , and the like . further early seen that , while the former are much more many other problems - as , for instance , those connected ...
... processes taking place as well in things not alive . It was connexion of various patent tubes , and the like . further early seen that , while the former are much more many other problems - as , for instance , those connected ...
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... processes of division or steps , in which more complex bodies are broken down with reproduction , and may be absent , for a time at all events , the setting free of energy into simpler and simpler waste without any injury to the general ...
... processes of division or steps , in which more complex bodies are broken down with reproduction , and may be absent , for a time at all events , the setting free of energy into simpler and simpler waste without any injury to the general ...
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... processes of these cells , which , arranged as a longitudinal wrapping of the tubular body , draw it together when they shorten , and lengthen it out when they elongate , and it is by the alternate lengthening and shortening of its body ...
... processes of these cells , which , arranged as a longitudinal wrapping of the tubular body , draw it together when they shorten , and lengthen it out when they elongate , and it is by the alternate lengthening and shortening of its body ...
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