High somatic cell counts found in milk indicate mastitis in dairy cows. Low somatic cell counts indicate better quality milk and net a premium price from dairy processors. The process whereby separate elements are combined to form a new complex product, synthetic chemical compound or material. Because these forests are also home to endangered spotted owls, researchers are working to synthesize paclitaxel from twigs and needles, leaving the tree standing. Seeds produce triterpene, the first naturally occurring anti-inflammatory drug used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Synthesized protein activates normal human serum.
Many biochemical properties of yeast are similar to those of higher organisms. 569, produced by North Central Regional Extension. It was printed by Cooperative Extension Publications, University of Wisconsin-Extension, Madison, WI, 1994.