<h2>Scurvy </h2>
Explanation:
(a) Collagen is the major structural component of cartilage,bones and tendons
- The basic unit of collagen is tropocollagen and each tropocollagen consists of three coiled left handed polypeptide chains called α chains
- Generally each α chain consists of a repeating tripeptide sequence called: G-X-Y
- Here G represents glycine; X represents proline and Y represents hydroxyproline
- Rigidity of collagen molecule is due to presence of proline and hydroxyproline
- Hydroxylation of proline is catalysed by prolyl hydroxylase enzyme which use ascorbate,α ketoglutarate and oxygen
- α ketoglutarate is oxidatively decarboxylated to form carbon dioxide and succinate
- Sequence of events leading from a dietary vitamin C deficiency to symptoms such as bruising and breakdown of supporting tissues includes: tissue levels of ascorbic acid is low; enzyme prolyl hydroxylase is inactive; proline is not hydroxylated; the triple helix is inadequately stabilized; collagen breaks down; defects in tissues that depend on collagen
; tissues that depend on collagen are subject to breakdown and bruising
(b) Sailors are no longer susceptible to scurvy because fresh fruits which are the source of vitamin C source are available now
British sailors called "limeys" to this day,this term reflects the British navy's use of limes
Because there are other liquids in your body it passes through and it adds to the amount of water.
Answer:
Apart from poisoning the fish, this toxic fishing activity kills animals that are essential to the aquatic environment, such as corals, and provide food and shelter for a number of marine species. One square meter of coral reef is lost with every fish captured using this method. Also, overfishing has the potential to deplete main reef habitats and damage coral habitat. In many places, rapid human population growth, increased demand, the use of more advanced fishery technology, and insufficient maintenance and regulation have resulted in the extinction of key coral species and habitat damage.
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Answer: ok
Explanation: bec im bored
