Can I connect this sentence below with another sentence?
A threshold for beta-amyloid uptake by astrocytes exists: in high concentrations astrocytes will no longer function properly and undergo apoptosis. Is this the correct usage of a colon
See example:
In high concentrations astrocytes will no longer function properly and undergo apoptosis.
asked Nov 24 '12 at 15:48
Peter Stamos
New member
1 answer 
No. A colon is used to introduce a list or a block quotation.
A semicolon (;) is used to join two two independent clauses (two complete sentences) into a single sentence.
I hope this helps.
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answered Nov 24 '12 at 16:15
Jeff Pribyl
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