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Page 606
... carbon dioxide . Photosynthesis requires the presence of carbon dioxide , and it is released during bio- logical breakdown . Carbon dioxide is very soluble in lake water ; it forms carbonic acid , which dissociates and raises the ...
... carbon dioxide . Photosynthesis requires the presence of carbon dioxide , and it is released during bio- logical breakdown . Carbon dioxide is very soluble in lake water ; it forms carbonic acid , which dissociates and raises the ...
Page 924
... carbon dioxide , hydrogen , carbon monoxide , etc. Finally , there is the matter of a source of oxygen . Some nuclear submarines are supplied by cylinders of compressed oxy- gen , which ultimately limits the length of time they can ...
... carbon dioxide , hydrogen , carbon monoxide , etc. Finally , there is the matter of a source of oxygen . Some nuclear submarines are supplied by cylinders of compressed oxy- gen , which ultimately limits the length of time they can ...
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... carbon ( C ) atoms because they are syn- thesized from acetyl groups , each of which contains two carbon atoms . Fatty acids with 16 ( palmitic acid ) and 18 ( stearic acid ) carbon atoms are most commonly found in nature , but the ...
... carbon ( C ) atoms because they are syn- thesized from acetyl groups , each of which contains two carbon atoms . Fatty acids with 16 ( palmitic acid ) and 18 ( stearic acid ) carbon atoms are most commonly found in nature , but the ...
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