But since they were frozen in such a dense mass, the shrimp got waterlogged before they had a chance to defrost. If you encounter a shrimp block in the future, keep it in its bag and sink the whole thing in a bowl of cool water (like you would defrost chicken or a steak). Then, once itâs softened you can run under cool water to finish the job if necessary.
Definition - What does Acrosome Reaction mean? The acrosomal reaction is the process of two sex gametes, known as the egg cell and the sperm cell, fusing together, causing fertilization. Acrosomal reactions are an essential step of conception, and any abnormality can prevent fertilization and cause infertility.
exothermic reaction-a chemical reaction accompanied by the evolution of heat. hydrolysis-a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds; involves the splitting of a bond and the addition of the hydrogen cation and the hydroxide anion from the water.ddition reaction-a chemical reaction in which one molecule is added to another. aldol reaction-a reaction of aldehydes resulting in an aldol. chain reaction-a series of chemical reactions in which the product of one is a reactant in the next.