Sept 27‚ 2010 Chapter 4 * With four valence electrons‚ carbon can form four covalent bonds with a variety of atoms * This tetra valence makes large‚ complex molecules possible * Fundamental groups: Alkanes and Alkenes * The electron configuration of carbon gives it covalent compatibility with many different elements * The valences of carbon and its most frequent partners (hydrogen‚ oxygen‚ and nitrogen) are the “building code” that governs the architecture of living
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ABSTRACT In this experiment‚we use a microwave dryer to dry the wet sand . We choose to use a mixture of sand and water because we believe that sand is a solid which possesess both regular and irregular crystal lattice structure ‚ therefore making the movement of water particle easy and decrease faster ‚leading to a short drying time. The measurement of the moisture content is based on the weight sample which is inversely proportional with the temperature and time ‚ though the temperatue is kept
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adapted for survival and new environment ⁃ archaea pseudopeptidoglycan‚ extreme environment ⁃ eukaryotic ⁃ nucleus ⁃ multiple chromosomes ⁃ membranous and non-membranous organelle ⁃ no peptidoglycan ⁃ mitosis ⁃ algae photosynthetic‚ pigment‚ cellulose ⁃ fungi natural decomposer‚ chitin cell wall‚ absorbs organic material ⁃ protozoa no rigid cell wall‚ free entities or parasites‚ ingests particles as food ⁃ non-living component: infectious agents ⁃ virus particles with a protein
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WATER POTENTIAL II OVERVIEW In this laboratory you will investigate the effect of solute concentration on water potential as it relates to living plant tissues. OBJECTIVES Before you begin this lab you should understand: - the mechanisms of diffusion and osmosis and their importance to cells - the concept of water potential - the relationship between solute concentration‚ pressure potential and the water potential of a solution - the concept of molarity and its relationship to osmotic concentration
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ERYTHROCYTES A cell that contains haemoglobin and can carry oxygen to the body. Also called a red blood cell (RBC). The reddish colour is due to haemoglobin. Erythrocytes are biconcave in shape which increases the cells surface area and facilitates the diffusion of oxygen and carbon dioxide. This shape is maintained by a cytoskeleton composed of several proteins. Erythrocytes are very flexible and changes shapes when flowing through capillaries. Immature erythrocytes‚ called the reticulocytes normally account
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organisms to function normally‚ as muscle movement and certain cell reactions are reliant on energy the transport of oxygen to the cells of tissues and organs by blood vessels is vital for respiration to occur. Oxygen is carried in red blood cells by the pigment haemoglobin‚ a globular protein consisting of four polypeptide chains. Both of these components of blood are structured specifically to carry out their functions of oxygen transport‚ hence ensuring efficient respiration. Erythrocytes‚ or red blood
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2.2 Movement in and out Cells 1 Define diffusion Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration down a concentration gradient‚ as a result of their random movement 2 Describe the importance of diffusion of gases and solutes and of water as a solvent. Gases Necessary for gas exchange in all living organisms Necessary for obtaining Carbon Dioxide and releasing oxygen during photosynthesis. Solutes (liquids) Dissolved salts
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Topic 8: Cell respiration and Photosynthesis 8.1 Cell respiration 8.1.1 State that oxidation involves the loss of electrons from an element‚ whereas reduction involves a gain of electrons; and that oxidation frequently involves gaining oxygen or losing hydrogen‚ whereas reduction frequently involves losing oxygen or gaining hydrogen Oxidation involves the loss of electrons from an element‚ whereas reduction involves a gain of electrons; and that oxidation frequently involves gaining oxygen
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Antibacterial activity of allopathic medicine versus phytomedicine against Enterococcus faecalis: An in-vitro study. Abstract Background: A successful endodontic treatment depends on appropriate instrumentation‚ irrigation‚ decontamination and obturation. Decontamination of root canal plays a crucial role in the success of endodontic treatment. Therefore‚ a suitable medicament is essential which can effectively eliminate bacterial contamination. Aim and objectives: To investigate and compare the
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Excretion Notes 4.2.1 (a) Define the term excretion (b) Explain the importance of removing metabolic wastes‚ including carbon dioxide and nitrogenous waste‚ from the body. Definitions: Excretion: “The removal of waste products of metabolism from the body”. Ingestion: “The intake of substances into the stomach”. Digestion: “The breakdown of molecules that are ingested from large molecules into small molecules”. Absorption: “The intake of those small molecules through the plasma membrane
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