This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Most organisms accumulate synthetic organic chemicals in their bodies because these chemicals A) ... (Read 178 times)

Destiiny22

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 557
on: Jul 16, 2018
Most organisms accumulate synthetic organic chemicals in their bodies because these chemicals
 
  A) are easily converted into molecules that are used to build parts of cells.
  B) are a concentrated source of minerals, needed for cellular metabolism.
  C) cannot be broken down by the natural metabolic mechanisms.
  D) are a major source of calories when food is not available.

Question 2

Many synthetic organic chemicals are concentrated in the fat of carnivores because
 
  A) the chemicals are non-biodegradable or persistent and highly soluble in lipids.
  B) the chemicals are highly soluble in water.
  C) these animals eliminate toxins from the body by storing them in fat.
  D) fat is able to break down toxins more effectively than the liver.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Mollythedog

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 340
Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


Destiiny22

  • Member
  • Posts: 557
Reply 2 on: Jul 16, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

momolu

  • Member
  • Posts: 320
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Cutaneous mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection that has been fatal in at least 29% of cases, and in as many as 83% of cases, depending on the patient's health prior to infection. It has occurred often after natural disasters such as tornados, and early treatment is essential.

Did you know?

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus or MRSA was discovered in 1961 in the United Kingdom. It if often referred to as a superbug. MRSA infections cause more deaths in the United States every year than AIDS.

Methicilli ...
Did you know?

Interferon was scarce and expensive until 1980, when the interferon gene was inserted into bacteria using recombinant DNA technology, allowing for mass cultivation and purification from bacterial cultures.

Did you know?

The cure for trichomoniasis is easy as long as the patient does not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours. Just a single dose of medication is needed to rid the body of the disease. However, without proper precautions, an individual may contract the disease repeatedly. In fact, most people develop trichomoniasis again within three months of their last treatment.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

As sessile organisms, plants have evolved many mechanisms to mitigate the potential damage of abioti As sessile organisms, plants have evolved many mechanisms to mitigate the potential damage of abioti
A plot of trophic diversity across the major groups of organisms shows highest trophic diversity amo A plot of trophic diversity across the major groups of organisms shows highest trophic diversity amo
Waterspouts are tornadoes that occur over warm-water bodies, instead of over land. Waterspouts are tornadoes that occur over warm-water bodies, instead of over land.
The gel–liquid crystalline phase transition in a synthetic lipid bilayer The gel–liquid crystalline phase transition in a synthetic lipid bilayer
Climate change affects organisms and ecosystems Climate change affects organisms and ecosystems
Drug Action Through Channels, via Voltage Changes or Chemicals Drug Action Through Channels, via Voltage Changes or Chemicals
Video: Introduction to Dysrhythmia

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library