Volvox can reproduce through asexual or sexual reproduction. Earlier, you read that some cells are specialized. There are a limited number of cells in the volvox that are dedicated to reproduction. Some of these cells can be male and other can be female.
The sulfur that is part of the compound has antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal properties, which is why Epsom salt is often recommended as a home remedy not only for cuts and wounds, but also for warts, athlete foot, herpes, acne or for soothing itching chickenpox.
Beef jerky, pickles, and smoked salmon are all examples of common foods that are preserved using salt. But are salty foods really safe to eat? How does salt as a preservative compare with other methods of food safety? Salt as a Preservative. Salt has been used as a preservative for ages, and works to preserve food in two ways: 1  Salt dries food. Salt draws water out of food and dehydrates it. 2  Salt kills microbes. High salt is toxic to most (not all) microbes because of the effect of osmolarity, or water pressure.