In Combustion Analysis,the Gases Produced by the Combustion of a Hydrocarbon

question 68

Short Answer

In combustion analysis,the gases produced by the combustion of a hydrocarbon are passed through a tube containing finely divided NaOH supported on asbestos.The purpose of the NaOH is to absorb ________ produced by the combustion reaction.

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Definitions:

Mismatch Repair

A cellular mechanism that corrects DNA replication errors by removing and replacing incorrectly paired nucleotides.

Incorrectly-Paired Nucleotides

Mismatched pairs of nucleotides that occur during DNA replication or repair, potentially leading to mutations.

Telomeres

The protective caps at the end of chromosomes that prevent the genome from deteriorating or fusing with neighboring chromosomes.

Chromosomes

Thread-like structures located within the nucleus of animal and plant cells, made of protein and a single molecule of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA).