Describe the Negative Effects of Ocean Acidification on Carbonate Reefs

question 41

Essay

Describe the negative effects of ocean acidification on carbonate reefs and the Great Barrier Reef.

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Definitions:

Enantiomer

One of two stereoisomers that are mirror images of each other but not superimposable, often showing different behaviors in chiral environments.

Captopril

A medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure, functioning as an ACE inhibitor.

Chiral Centers

Atoms within a molecule that are bonded to four different groups, allowing for isomers that are mirror images but not superimposable, contributing to chirality.

Congestive Heart Failure

A chronic condition in which the heart doesn't pump blood as well as it should, leading to an accumulation of fluid in lungs and tissues.