The chromosomes of Bifidobacterium longum contain 60% Guanine cytosine bonds. This microbe has a genome length of 2.26Mb. Often found as a supplement in yogurts or other fermented foods, Bifidobacterium longum converts sugars into lactic acid via fermentation. This helps to lower the pH in the lower intestine.
Verb[edit] shear â(third-person singular simple present shears, present participle shearing, simple past sheared or shore, past participle shorn or sheared) To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: shear (Noun). a cutting tool similar to scissors, but often larger. shear (Noun). the act of shearing, or something removed by shearing. shear (Noun). a force that produces a shearing strain.shear (Verb).hear (verb). to separate or sever with shears or a similar instrument; to cut off; to clip (something) from a surface; as, to shear a fleece. Shear (verb). to reap, as grain. Shear (verb). fig.: To deprive of property; to fleece. Shear (verb). to produce a change of shape in by a shear.