My devices do exactly that, they automate a certain function.

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The degree of regulation should be proportionate to the perceived risk of the new organism, which is a function of certain characteristics of the host plant, such as weediness, toxicity, ability to outcross, etc.

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The degree of oversight should be proportionate to the perceived risk of the genetically engineered plant, which is a function of certain characteristics of the host plant (weediness, toxicity, ability to outcross, etc.) and the introduced gene.

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Other services that might turn into revenue generators for wireless service providers include a function that lets customers find certain types of businesses on the fly.

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In order for all of the sensors in the inner ear to function properly, the fluid needs to retain a certain volume, pressure and chemical composition.

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"Where we have seen certain bonds under-perform, it's normally a function of poor credit quality, weak structure or overly aggressive pricing, " he said.

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Arguably, archived email, handled the right way, could perform the same function, essentially, a certification that a document was created at a certain time and has not been altered.

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In MPS I, a buildup of certain compounds in connective tissue leads to frequent infections, joint deformities and impaired heart function.

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