Category: Sociology

Are echinoderms Triploblastic? It was recognised that echinoderms, hemichordates and chordates – including vertebrates – were members of one evolutionary line, the deuterostomes, when all three groups were found to share the following four, basic developmental features: All are triploblastic: their three-layered bodies derive from three germ layers. Is a sea urchin Triploblastic? Phylum Echinodermata […]

What happens at the end of the red pony? Jody’s father wonders why the man has gone into the mountains and jokes that he saved him the trouble of burying the old horse. The story ends with Jody filled with longing and sorrow at thoughts of the old man, the rapier, and the mountains. What […]

How long does a ham hock last in the fridge? An uncooked hock is good for up to a week in the refrigerator or until its “use-by” date, whichever comes first. Once frozen, a ham hock remains food-safe indefinitely, but its flavor and quality are best within the first few months. Can smoked ham hocks […]

What is a African family? The traditional African system, composed of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, form both sides of parents, even unrelated persons, will be considered to be a “family” (Infield, 2001). In traditional African culture, there were ‘no orphans’ as parentless children were cared for within the kin system (Foster, 2002). What does it […]

Who first bred mules? The mule is “the most common and oldest known manmade hybrid.” It was likely invented in ancient times in what is now Turkey. They were common in Egypt by 3000 BCE. Why do they breed horses with donkeys? According to the ADMS: “The equine hybrid is easier to obtain when the […]

What are the 5 characteristics of viruses? These are: 1) attachment; 2) penetration; 3) uncoating; 4) replication; 5) assembly; 6)release. As shown in , the virus must first attach itself to the host cell. This is usually accomplished through special glycoprotiens on the exterior of the capsid, envelope or tail. What 7 characteristics do viruses […]

Do Golden Retrievers make good tracking dogs? Did you know that Golden Retrievers are excellent search and rescue dogs? These well-trained dogs detect human scent to track down a person. Golden Retrievers have 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses while humans only have 6 million, which makes them excellent for this job. Can Golden […]

How can you tell if an iPad has water damage? How can you tell? Most iPhones and iPads have a liquid contact indicator dot in the bottom of the headphone jack. If water has damaged the device, this dot will appear red or pink rather than the usual white or silver. How long leave wet […]

Can I eat feta while pregnant? Feta cheese that’s been made from pasteurized milk is likely safe to eat because the pasteurization process will kill any harmful bacteria. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notes that pregnant women should only consider eating feta cheese they know has been made from pasteurized milk. Is Greek feta […]

How is liquidation value calculated? Liquidation value can be calculated by removing the value of all assets and liabilities of a company from its financial report. The subtraction of liabilities from assets will give investors the liquidation value. What is the liquidation value of a property? Liquidation value is the likely price of an asset […]