Moon. The force of the moon constantly pulls the ocean and pushes the ocean.
For a monohybrid cross, you are crossing two alleles with two alleles. in a dihybrid cross, you are crossing four alleles with four alleles.
Correct answer: A) Extension
Extension is a physical position that occurs when angle between the bones and the limbs of joint increases.
It takes place when there is a contraction of muscles and bones move the joint from a bent to a straight position, it is opposite of flexion, in which the angle between the bones and the limb at the joint decreases.
Example: During straightening of the leg, the angle between the tibia and femur increases, which shows extension has taken place.
Answer:
d. Fluoride becomes incorporated into the crystalline structure of teeth, making them less susceptible to decay
Explanation:
Dental caries results when cariogenic (caries-causing) bacteria metabolize carbohydrates or sugars present in the mouth for their energy needs, producing organic acids as byproducts, thus lowering the pH of the plaque biofilm.
The hydroxyapatite of tooth enamel is composed mainly of phosphate ions (PO₄³⁻) and calcium ions (Ca⁺). Under normal conditions, there is a stable equilibrium between the calcium and phosphate ions in saliva and the crystalline hydroxyapatite. At low pH (acidic conditions), there is a shift in equilibrium resulting in the dissolution of hydroxyapatite from tooth enamel, a process known as demineralization. A reverse process called remineralization (the process of incorporation of minerals in tooth enamel) occurs when the saliva, acting as a buffer elevates pH. When equilibrium is shifted to favor continued demineralization, dental caries results.
However, when fluoride is present in saliva, fluorapatite, rather than hydroxyapatite, forms during the remineralization process as fluoride ions replace hydroxyl groups in the formation of the apatite crystal lattice.
Fluorapatite is less soluble than hydroxyapatite making it more resistant to demineralization, even under conditions of low pH. Thus, fluoride acts as an effective anticaries agent.
