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[The_KFD_Case]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Their chiralties aren't "almost the complete opposite" they're just slightly different on a genetic level, which simply means that they are unable to have children.

As a chemist, I should clarify.

Different chiralities does indeed mean completely opposite. Mirror images in fact.

Human (and all other earth life) amino acids are generally portrayed as a carbon atom bonded to four other groups: an amine (NH2) group on the left, a carboxyl (COOH) group on the right, a hydrogen atom above, and a carbon chain below. This would be described as a laevo-amino acid (or S chirality).

Since the canon seems to state that quarians and turians are based on dextro-amino acids,  that would mean that, in their proteins, the carboxyl and amine groups in their amino acids are on opposite sides, making them a mirror image to human amino acids (R chirality).

Essentially, it's like comparing a left hand to a right hand.

On an unrelated note, this isn't how I imagined my first post on the ME2 boards would turn out.

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

I don't think anyone actually knows...Except maybe for the actual creators of the Quarians and that's if they bothered to show enough forethought to think that far ahead.

[Lord_Moose]

Jake71887 wrote...

Lord_Moose wrote...

We that human just wasnt there enough  :3
*buys the quarian a round*

I think that turian might need to have a word with you "outside" if you tried it 

That turian could try, i'll punch him square in the gut.
Or a good throw over those towers.
That just doesnt seem to be very safe construction on a planet dominated by biotic powered people.

[The_KFD_Case]

turelhimvampire wrote...

Lord_Moose wrote...

turelhimvampire wrote...

Please don't. Perverse discussions like this could get the thread closed.

And NONE of us want that.

Post a new chapter >:3
that'll distract them awa from what exactly was on all those vids and datapads mordin sent us.

Wow, talk about a slave driver! 

You know, I never actually got those vids and data pads from Mordin. Not through lack of trying, I have to say, but he never wanted to hand them over, it seems.

Also, KFD doesn't have a talent unless glancing over at his vast porn collection and writing down a few titles counts as a talent?

:innocent:

You'll retract those unsightly words post haste sonny boy! Or I shall flail you with a cat o' nines!

[Templar Lucas]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Well of course, never challenged that.

DNA and protein structures are actually probably fairly similar; just turn in opposite directions.

[Xena_Shepard]

The_KFD_Case wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Their chiralties aren't "almost the complete opposite" they're just slightly different on a genetic level, which simply means that they are unable to have children.

As a chemist, I should clarify.

Different chiralities does indeed mean completely opposite. Mirror images in fact.

Human (and all other earth life) amino acids are generally portrayed as a carbon atom bonded to four other groups: an amine (NH2) group on the left, a carboxyl (COOH) group on the right, a hydrogen atom above, and a carbon chain below. This would be described as a laevo-amino acid (or S chirality).

Since the canon seems to state that quarians and turians are based on dextro-amino acids,  that would mean that, in their proteins, the carboxyl and amine groups in their amino acids are on opposite sides, making them a mirror image to human amino acids (R chirality).

Essentially, it's like comparing a left hand to a right hand.

On an unrelated note, this isn't how I imagined my first post on the ME2 boards would turn out.

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

I don't think anyone actually knows...Except maybe for the actual creators of the Quarians and that's if they bothered to show enough forethought to think that far ahead.

Well we DO know that they can have sex...

[JK_darrou]

MarineBorn wrote...

mothbanquet wrote...

The_KFD_Case wrote...

MarineBorn wrote...

ok...i went from
forced entry to redemption to Salvation.........IM STICKING WITH SALVATION DAMNIT!
let see you make a dirty joke about Salvation eh.

Ok.

"Sal Went Asian" is to "Salvation" as "Arma Get It On" is to "Armageddon", as "Glad He Ate Her" is to "Gladiator", as "Snatch Adams" is to "Patch Adams". Need I go on?

Hey buddy

Oh, and Salvation is frighteneningly close to 'Salivation'.  Especially when you consider the mouth is not the only area that does so...

............AARRRGHHHH!!!!!!!!!......*cries*....what do you people want?!....just tell me a name that would fit it properly and doesnt conjure up images of sex...please! ........................

bedtime stories...... that didn't work

[Xena_Shepard]

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Well of course, never challenged that.

DNA and protein structures are actually probably fairly similar; just turn in opposite directions.

ALL HAIL THE ACTUAL CHEMIST.

Always nice to get backing from a real scientist.

[Himmelstor]

Lord_Moose wrote...

Jake71887 wrote...

Lord_Moose wrote...

We that human just wasnt there enough  :3
*buys the quarian a round*

I think that turian might need to have a word with you "outside" if you tried it 

That turian could try, i'll punch him square in the gut.
Or a good throw over those towers.
That just doesnt seem to be very safe construction on a planet dominated by biotic powered people.

Unusual social dynamic. Many queens attempting to establish dominance. May use...unpleasant means?
Requires study.

[Jake71887]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Well we DO know that they can have sex...

You can have sex with a lot of things... Not all of em human 

[The_KFD_Case]

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Their chiralties aren't "almost the complete opposite" they're just slightly different on a genetic level, which simply means that they are unable to have children.

As a chemist, I should clarify.

Different chiralities does indeed mean completely opposite. Mirror images in fact.

Human (and all other earth life) amino acids are generally portrayed as a carbon atom bonded to four other groups: an amine (NH2) group on the left, a carboxyl (COOH) group on the right, a hydrogen atom above, and a carbon chain below. This would be described as a laevo-amino acid (or S chirality).

Since the canon seems to state that quarians and turians are based on dextro-amino acids,  that would mean that, in their proteins, the carboxyl and amine groups in their amino acids are on opposite sides, making them a mirror image to human amino acids (R chirality).

Essentially, it's like comparing a left hand to a right hand.

On an unrelated note, this isn't how I imagined my first post on the ME2 boards would turn out.

But what a first post! Oh yes! Outstanding!

[Driving Ghost]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Their chiralties aren't "almost the complete opposite" they're just slightly different on a genetic level, which simply means that they are unable to have children.

As a chemist, I should clarify.

Different chiralities does indeed mean completely opposite. Mirror images in fact.

Human (and all other earth life) amino acids are generally portrayed as a carbon atom bonded to four other groups: an amine (NH2) group on the left, a carboxyl (COOH) group on the right, a hydrogen atom above, and a carbon chain below. This would be described as a laevo-amino acid (or S chirality).

Since the canon seems to state that quarians and turians are based on dextro-amino acids,  that would mean that, in their proteins, the carboxyl and amine groups in their amino acids are on opposite sides, making them a mirror image to human amino acids (R chirality).

Essentially, it's like comparing a left hand to a right hand.

On an unrelated note, this isn't how I imagined my first post on the ME2 boards would turn out.

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Query: How do creators react to Polyisoprene (condoms)

Modifié par Driving Ghost, 14 février 2010 - 07:20 .

[The_KFD_Case]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Well of course, never challenged that.

DNA and protein structures are actually probably fairly similar; just turn in opposite directions.

ALL HAIL THE ACTUAL CHEMIST.

Always nice to get backing from a real scientist.

True, though I've found that few things have quite the same reaction as a platoon of well armed and trained soldiers. Maybe it's just me. *shrugs*

[turelhimvampire]

The_KFD_Case wrote...
You'll retract those unsightly words post haste sonny boy! Or I shall flail you with a cat o' nines!

Oooooh, is that a promise?

[Xena_Shepard]

DrathanGervaise wrote...

As long as you "Don't Swallow" you should be fine. Also, don't eat the nuts in the red bowls.

Lol...

But that does bring up a good point, if Tali ingested or absorbed any "liquids" it'd be the same as trying to eat human food, it'd likely tear up her insides, just like a human trying to eat alien food. >.<

Good thing Mordin is only a deck away.

[Xena_Shepard]

"I'm just going to stand behind you then. I trust your armor is in good shape?" - Tali'Zorah



^ Where is that line in-game?

[Templar Lucas]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Well of course, never challenged that.

DNA and protein structures are actually probably fairly similar; just turn in opposite directions.

ALL HAIL THE ACTUAL CHEMIST.

Always nice to get backing from a real scientist.

I should say that I will be a real scientist; in university right now.

Still, fairly basic organic chemistry.

Modifié par Templar Lucas, 14 février 2010 - 07:22 .

[Jake71887]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Lol...

But that does bring up a good point, if Tali ingested or absorbed any "liquids" it'd be the same as trying to eat human food, it'd likely tear up her insides, just like a human trying to eat alien food. >.<

Good thing Mordin is only a deck away.

Lol, I'm sure kissing is out of the question, especially considering the insane amount of bacteria int he human mouth. 

[Xena_Shepard]

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Templar Lucas wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

I conceed to the actual Chemist, but still, you'd have to agree with me that the genetic difference only prevents them from having children, and they have to use protection to have sex, correct?

Well of course, never challenged that.

DNA and protein structures are actually probably fairly similar; just turn in opposite directions.

ALL HAIL THE ACTUAL CHEMIST.

Always nice to get backing from a real scientist.

I should say that I will be a real scientist; in university right now.

Still, fairly basic organic chemistry.

Chemistry bores me into a coma, but what little I know I've learned from ME2.

And they say games rot your brain.

[Jake71887]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

"I'm just going to stand behind you then. I trust your armor is in good shape?" - Tali'Zorah

^ Where is that line in-game?

Noveria, when they ask for your guns.

[Xena_Shepard]

Jake71887 wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Lol...

But that does bring up a good point, if Tali ingested or absorbed any "liquids" it'd be the same as trying to eat human food, it'd likely tear up her insides, just like a human trying to eat alien food. >.<

Good thing Mordin is only a deck away.

Lol, I'm sure kissing is out of the question, especially considering the insane amount of bacteria int he human mouth. 

o_o have you even romanced Tali? The first thing she does is pounce on Shepard and they make out.

That's probably one of the reasons she's sick afterwards.

[Lord_Moose]

Jake71887 wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Lol...

But that does bring up a good point, if Tali ingested or absorbed any "liquids" it'd be the same as trying to eat human food, it'd likely tear up her insides, just like a human trying to eat alien food. >.<

Good thing Mordin is only a deck away.

Lol, I'm sure kissing is out of the question, especially considering the insane amount of bacteria int he human mouth. 

Space is amazing, especially Space Toothpaste, its very clean, and the space enviroment really cuts away at like, all bacteria.

[Xena_Shepard]

Jake71887 wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

"I'm just going to stand behind you then. I trust your armor is in good shape?" - Tali'Zorah

^ Where is that line in-game?

Noveria, when they ask for your guns.

Huh...I never got that...Interesting...

[Himmelstor]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

Jake71887 wrote...

Xena_Shepard wrote...

"I'm just going to stand behind you then. I trust your armor is in good shape?" - Tali'Zorah

^ Where is that line in-game?

Noveria, when they ask for your guns.

Huh...I never got that...Interesting...

Need to surrender guns. Never done that.

[Jake71887]

Xena_Shepard wrote...

o_o have you even romanced Tali? The first thing she does is pounce on Shepard and they make out.

That's probably one of the reasons she's sick afterwards.

I actually have no confirmation that they made out, I cannot see their faces and their are no kissing sounds...