What is DNA as genetic material? DNA, deoxyribonucleic acid, is the genetic material in your cells. It was passed on to you from your parents and determines your characteristics. Where is genetic material found? The genetic material of a cell or an organism refers to those materials found in the nucleus, mitochondria and cytoplasm, which […]
Why do wheels have friction?
Why do wheels have friction? A wheel or ball on a surface is held there by static sliding friction. In order to start the rolling motion, a force or torque must be applied to the wheel. The force of the static sliding friction prevents the wheel from sliding and thus initiates the rolling motion. Is […]
What is average distance?
What is average distance? The average distance is the average shortest path of a graph, corresponding to the summa of all shortest paths between vertex couples divided for the total number of vertex couples. In quantitative terms, “high” and “low” are better defined when compared to the total number of nodes in the graph. How […]
What is one example of why researchers must take into consideration?
What is one example of why researchers must take into consideration? What is one example of why researchers must take into consideration the benefits of their research? A study should only be conducted if the study’s benefits outweigh the risks. What is one reason why scientific psychologists follow a specific set of guidelines to help […]
Are roller coasters safe for the brain?
Are roller coasters safe for the brain? The risk of traumatic brain injury (TBI) while riding roller coasters has received substantial attention. Case reports of TBI around the time of riding roller coasters have led many medical professionals to assert that the high gravitational forces (G-forces) induced by roller coasters pose a significant TBI risk. […]
What are three ways to break down a compound?
What are three ways to break down a compound? Compounds can be broken apart in chemical reactions called decomposition reactions. For example, water can be broken down into the diatomic elements hydrogen gas and oxygen gas in a chemical reaction called electrolysis. Sodium chloride can also be broken down into elemental sodium and chlorine gas […]
What will the precipitin test tell a forensic scientist?
What will the precipitin test tell a forensic scientist? Precipitin test identifies the presence of proteins that are found only in human blood. On the surface of red blood cells are molecules (proteins) called antigens. Antigens allow a living system to recognize foreign biological substances, such as infectious agents and allergens. What qualifications do you […]
What two states have no karst?
What two states have no karst? Almost all 50 states within the United States (US) have karst areas (exceptions are Delaware and Rhode Island), with the greatest amount of karst sinkhole damage occurring in Florida, Texas, Alabama, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania (in decreasing order of damage). What is the biggest karst in the world? […]
What is the main purpose of conducting an experiment?
What is the main purpose of conducting an experiment? The main purpose for conducting experiments is to prove or disprove the hypotheses, or ideas of the scientists. What is conducting experiment? The Basis of Conducting an Experiment. With an experiment, the researcher is trying to learn something new about the world, an explanation of ‘why’ […]
What is hygroscopic substance give examples?
What is hygroscopic substance give examples? Hygroscopic substances include cellulose fibers (such as cotton and paper), sugar, caramel, honey, glycerol, ethanol, wood, methanol, sulfuric acid, many fertilizer chemicals, many salts (like calcium chloride, bases like sodium hydroxide etc.), and a wide variety of other substances. What is hygroscopic behavior? Hygroscopicity is the capacity of a […]