Zooxanthellae Are Important Members of Hydrothermal Vent Communities

question 21

True/False

Zooxanthellae are important members of hydrothermal vent communities.

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pH

A logarithmic scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 (very acidic) to 14 (very basic) with 7 being neutral.

Hydrogen Ions

Positively charged ions (H+) that contribute to acidity or alkalinity of solutions and play critical roles in many biological processes.

Primary Structure

The linear sequence of amino acids in a protein, determining its shape and function through various types of chemical bonds.

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A permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, which can lead to differences in physical appearance, disease, or no effect at all.