Extinction is when a species of any
animal, plant or creature is no longer found alive.
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Cartilage is a firm, flexible, connective
tissue which is a type of protein that
is found in many places including the human nose.
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Symbiosis is two completely different
organisms living together and usually benefitting each other. Calcium Carbonate is found in nature in the
form of calcite, chalk and limestone. It can be used in the production
of cement, houses, pools, and various durable structures. Silica is a form of silicon and is found
as quartz and sand flint. It is used in the production of glass,
ceramics and abrasives. Alginic acid is a salt derived from an
acid which is found in the cell walls of various kelps (seaweed). Iodine is a nonmetallic element often
used in medicine as an anticeptic. Goiter is an enlargement of the thyroid
gland on the front and sides of the neck. Mucopolysaccharide is a type of
polysaccharride Polysaccharride is better known as sugar
because it is made up of many molecules of glucose. Mesoglea is a gelatinous material found
inbetween the outer and inner cell walls of Phylum Coelenterata. Polymer is a chemical compound that has a high
molecular weight and is very, very large.
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For more information on starch go to Natural Polymers page.
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For a better understanding of polymers go here.
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