Biographical Sketch. Summary. Biowarfare is the intentional use of microorganisms, and toxins, generally of microbial, plant or animal origin to produce disease and death in humans, livestock and crops. The. attraction of bioweapons in biowarfare and bioterrorism is attributed to easy access to a. wide range of disease-producing biological agents, to their low production costs, to. their non-detection by routine security systems, and to their easy transportation from.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; a freshly exposed surface has a reddish-orange color.
Top 10 Copper Rich Foods. Copper is a trace mineral, meaning it is needed in a very small quantity. Its primary role is to help form hemoglobin and collagen in the body. A deficiency in copper results in poorly formed red blood cells, known as anemia. It also is an antioxidant, helping with the elimination of free radicals. Copper deficiency symptoms can include increased parasitic infections, weakness from anemia and leaky gut.