How many diseases are caused by faulty genes? What Are Genetic Disorders? Researchers have identified more than 4,000 diseases that are caused by mutations. But having a genetic mutation that may cause a disease or condition doesn’t always mean that a person will actually develop that disease or condition. What are two disorders that involve […]
How do earthworms find food?
How do earthworms find food? Worms and other animals often follow a chemical trail (a scent, for example) to find their food. But when no chemicals are present they switch to an “infotaxis” search where information gathering happens in more discrete local and global stages. What do earthworms need to survive? You need air, water, […]
What is the record for most pickles eaten in one sitting?
What is the record for most pickles eaten in one sitting? On Sunday morning, the world record for pickle eating was 2.99 pounds in six minutes. Who ate the most pickles? Approximately 100,000 to 125,000 acres are devoted to growing pickling cucumbers in the United States. In the U.S., pickles are made in 30 of […]
ARE IN-LAWS part of extended family?
ARE IN-LAWS part of extended family? Extended families consist of several generations of people and can include biological parents and their children as well as in-laws, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Is in law considered family? An in-law is someone who is a relative because of marriage, like your husband’s sister or your wife’s father. […]
Are hedgehogs spiky?
Are hedgehogs spiky? How many spikes does a hedgehog have? Hedgehogs are well known for their prickly spines. The back of a hedgehog is covered in a thick layer of spikes known as quills, and they have between 3,000 to 5,000 quills covering their backs. Is a hedgehog a porcupine? Hedgehogs are small mammals with […]
What happens when an alkene reacts with potassium permanganate?
What happens when an alkene reacts with potassium permanganate? Another reaction that alkenes undergo is oxidation. When a purple solution of the oxidizing agent KMnO4 is added to an alkene, the alkene is oxidized to a diol and the KMnO4 is converted to brown MnO2. The diol produced has two adjacent alcohol groups. What does […]
How far apart are Vail and Aspen?
How far apart are Vail and Aspen? Distance from Vail, CO to Aspen, CO There are 39.05 miles from Vail to Aspen in southwest direction and 102 miles (164.15 kilometers) by car, following the I-70 W and US-6 W route. What is halfway between Denver and Vail? Halfway between Denver, CO and Vail, CO The […]
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How many calories are in a juice cleanse?
How many calories are in a juice cleanse? Depending on which cleanse a person does, and how many bottles of juice or glasses of “lemonade” they drink, the calories that a person winds up consuming daily can range from about 800 to 1,200 calories. Is juicing less calories than blending? Juicing provides a very nutrient-dense […]
Is my Christmas ham still good?
Is my Christmas ham still good? Most Christmas leftovers will stay fresh and tasty for at least a few days in the refrigerator and a month or more in the freezer. Refrigerate leftover turkey, ham, goose and other meats, stuffing, gravy and other cooked dishes within 2 hours of serving. How long do chips last […]