proteins‚ minerals‚ enzymes‚ waste products‚ antibodies‚ clotting proteins and hormones. Its role is transporting the substances around the body. Plasma contains 90% water and only 10 the solutes. Erythrocytes (also called red blood cells) are biconcave disks‚ containing haemoglobin that transports oxygen. They transport the oxygen to cells all over the body. The surface area to volume ratio is very large on the erythrocytes so oxygen can diffuse very quickly into the cell. They lack organelles
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Analysis of Oxygen Bearing Organic Compounds James Matthew Jocson*‚ Gianvittorio Lanta‚ Chiqui Ann Llamado‚ Jeron Manaig College of Science Department of Biology University of Santo Tomas‚ Manila‚ Philippines Abstract Five oxygen-bearing organic compounds were given namely Methanol‚ 2-propanol‚ tert - butanol‚ formalin‚ and acetone. Different tests were done to each sample to differentiate their characteristics. These test were Dichromate test‚ Tollens Test‚ DNPH test‚ Iodoform Test‚ and Lucas
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Identifying Ionic Compounds Written by Ashleigh Lara. In our experiment we were given 5 different cations who’s mixture of anions ranged from five to three different solutions. At every single station we were given the following materials a spot plate‚ a dropper‚ and the chemicals used to mix with our main substance. Each substance received 3 drops of the different chemicals which were able to give us an observation of what the compound was made into. Many of our experiments color‚ texture and solubility
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Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry 1: Compounds Important to Life • Biologists classify compounds into organic compounds and inorganic compounds. Organic Compound: a compound that is derived from living things and contains carbon Inorganic Compound: a compound generally derived nonliving things • Water Water is an inorganic molecule with unique properties that make it one of the most important compounds for living things. In the water molecule (H2O)‚ the hydrogen and oxygen atoms bond
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Do cellphones make life easier or make human depend on it? Today‚ cellphones have become the number one thing in most people’s lives. It is the quickest way to keep contact with the outside world. It has made life easier for humans and it has become one of the things that we cannot live without. Cellphones can help us solve a lot of problems‚ but can also cause a lot of stress related problems because people are too dependent on technology nowadays. It has weakened our social ability‚ without
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Major challenge faced by Nike in the next five years Nike always gives their customers more than just good sports gears. As the company notes on its website (www.nike.com)‚ “Nike has always know the truth‚ it’s not so much the shoes but where they taking you” Nike care much about its customer to live as their bodies. Nike not just promotes sales but it promotes sports for the benefits of all. However‚ as we can see from (Vogel‚ 2012)‚ Nike has faced some challenge when they are putting their efforts
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Man’s Search for Meaning As Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry Victor Frankl would say about being a man‚ he said that in life‚ before we finally realized what it is to be a fully human‚ we have to‚ at least‚ know the two types of life; Active and Passive Life where in an Active life serves the purpose of giving a man the opportunity to realize values in creative work‚ while a passive life is an enjoyment that affords a man to obtain fulfillment in experiencing nature‚ beauty or art. Moreover
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Yentl Smith BIOL 3810-504 Compound Action Potentials Date Performed: 15FEB2011 Date Due: 01MAR2011 Introduction Neurons are the cells that receive and transmit electrical signals (University of North Texas‚ 2010). The ability of the neuron to conduct these impulses is because of an electrochemical voltage across the plasma membrane of that neuron. An action potential is an all or nothing response to a stimulus along a single axon. A compound action potential is a graded response that
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The Health Effects of Caffeine on the Human Body Caffeine‚ known as a “drug” is something that many people consume on a daily basis. It is very common and can be consumed in many different ways. Caffeine can be consumed through drinks‚ medicine and/or foods. In one way or another‚ caffeine is used as a stimulant to help during the day when most being to feel tired or sluggish. Caffeine is considered a pick me up and helps to boost ones energy level in order to complete daily tasks. The taste of caffeine
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33‚ and ldl 160. Triglycerides are chemical compounds digested by the body to provide it with the energy for metabolism. Triglycerides are the most common form of fat in the body. They are the main ingredient in vegetable oils and animal fats. Cholesterol is a soft‚ waxy substance found in all of your body’s cells. Your body needs cholesterol in order to work properly. This is because your body uses it to hold cells together. Your body also uses it to make hormones‚ vitamin D‚ and substances that help
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