What are 2 parts of transverse wave? Parts of a Transverse wave: The crest is the top of the wave. The trough is at the bottom of the wave. The wavelength is the length of the wave. The amplitude of a wave is the highest amount of vibration that the medium gives from the rest […]
What is the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide?
What is the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide? A series of amino acids joined by peptide bonds form a polypeptide chain, and each amino acid unit in a polypeptide is called a residue. What is a protein sequence database? The Protein database is a collection of sequences from several sources, including translations from […]
Can I scrape plaque off my teeth?
Can I scrape plaque off my teeth? Brushing and flossing daily is really important because plaque quickly becomes tartar, and once it’s tartar, you can’t remove it on your own, or at least, you shouldn’t. Tartar build-up needs to be scraped off, and trying to do this at home can cause you to scratch the […]
Does gold have the same properties as silver?
Does gold have the same properties as silver? A review of the table shows that gold and silver are very similar to each other. Generally, compared to platinum and palladium, gold and silver have a lower melting and boiling point, are better conductors, softer, more reflective, and more abundant. Why do copper and silver have […]
How long does radioactive isotope stay in your body?
How long does radioactive isotope stay in your body? The half-lives of radioisotopes used in medicine range from a few minutes to a few days. For example, rubidium-82, which is used for myocardial perfusion imaging has a half- life of 1.26 minutes, while iodine-131, used in thyroid treatment and diagnosis, has a half- life of […]
How much time will it take to learn physics?
How much time will it take to learn physics? The thing with high-school physics is that if you know high-school mathematics very well and have atleast average memory, it takes about half a year of about an hour or two daily to be able to ace SAT physics exam. If you struggle with mathematics, learn […]
Do we need the sun to live?
Which of these star clusters is oldest?
Which of these star clusters is oldest? A team of astronomers using the Gemini-South telescope has discovered one of the oldest stellar clusters in the Milky Way. The team’s results date the globular cluster, named HP 1, at about 12.8 billion years, making its stars among the oldest ever found in our Galaxy. Which group […]
How cold does an airplane cargo hold get?
How cold does an airplane cargo hold get? Cargo temperatures vary in our fleet. The Boeing 767 maintains its baggage hold above 7˚C, but the bulk area (where animals are carried) can be heated above 18˚C. Controlled temperature cargo bins are also available when temperature-sensitive goods are being shipped. Is it safe to fly your […]
How does the body convert starch to glucose?
How does the body convert starch to glucose? When the stomach digests food, the carbohydrate (sugars and starches) in the food breaks down into another type of sugar, called glucose. The stomach and small intestines absorb the glucose and then release it into the bloodstream. What happens to excess glucose in the body? When glucose […]