Why is iron so important? Iron is a mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Your body uses iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body, and myoglobin, a protein that provides oxygen to muscles. Your body also needs […]
What do you mean by great leap forward?
What do you mean by great leap forward? The Great Leap Forward (Chinese: 大跃进; pinyin: Dàyuèjìn) was a plan that was created to increase China’s economy and industry. The Great Leap Forward failed to bring industrialization and the famine that it created killed millions of people. Some people think it to be the biggest famine […]
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Is there undersea landslide?
Is there undersea landslide? Underwater landslides are common features on steep continental margins. Underwater (also called submarine) landslides rapidly shape the seafloor environment by transferring large quantities of sediment and rock downslope from the continental shelf into the deep ocean. Has Texas ever had a tsunami? Today, 3 News sat down with a geologist at […]
What is risk allele frequency?
What is risk allele frequency? risk allele: in the context of a disease, this is the allele that confers a risk of developing the disease. Most of the time, risk allele = minor allele, as most people will not carry the risk allele. How do you find the frequency of a dominant and recessive allele? […]
How can you determine whether green or yellow is the dominant allele?
How can you determine whether green or yellow is the dominant allele? Since all the heterozygous offspring are yellow, then the yellow allele must be dominant over the recessive green allele. The green allele didn’t disappear; its effect is not seen in heterozygotes. Peas are yellow when they have either two yellow alleles . . […]
Are triceps fast or slow twitch?
Are triceps fast or slow twitch? Take home message. The triceps is composed of 67% fast twitch fibers, so train it according to the adage, “go heavy or go home.” The long head needs to be trained with overhead work. Are fast twitch muscles bigger? Recall that the fast-twitch fibers are larger in size than […]
What happens if your farsighted?
What happens if your farsighted? In farsightedness (hyperopia), your cornea doesn’t refract light properly, so the point of focus falls behind the retina. This makes close-up objects appear blurry. Your eye has two parts that focus images: The cornea is the clear, dome-shaped front surface of your eye. Why convex lens is plus lens? A […]
How does Mercury retrograde affect me?
How does Mercury retrograde affect me? Expect to have more or less energy than you’re used to, particularly of the nervous variety. January 2021’s Mercury retrograde will either sap you of your usual zest and leave you feeling lethargic, or fill you with chaotic, scattered energy that might have you feeling restless, unfocused and anxious. […]
Which biome has the most natural fires?
Which biome has the most natural fires? savanna biomes What are the two major climatic factors? The two most important factors in the climate of an area are temperature and precipitation. The yearly average temperature of the area is obviously important, but the yearly range in temperature is also important. Some areas have a much […]