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waxes are a type of lipid.... lipids consist of waxes, fats, and oils.. lipids store energy for our cells to use when they need it. sort of like using a bank. without lipids and carbohydrates, whe wouldn't have enough energy to exersise, and play sports.
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∙ 10y agoan important characteristic of waxes in living things is that waxes can be produced in living things (if the organism is dead it cant produce waxes). SOme important characteristics include the smell, amount, its matabolism, and bio sucks
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∙ 14y agoan important characteristic of wax in living organisms is there water proof and they produce earwax which helps keep out microorganisms from entering the ear canal
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How is a candle like a living thing?
A Candle is not a living thing because it does not have the 7 characteristics of living things which are: movemeny, reproduce, grow, excreate, or exchanging gases. it does have one charteristic of a living thing which is respond. it responds to fire because the fire is something called the stimulus which forces the wax on the candle to melt
What makes a living organism different a non living thing?
that living things can breath and non living things cant
How do we classify living and non-living things?
Living things have the capacity to reproduce, non-living things do not reproduce. The living things use biological energy for their growth and development, non-living things do not require such energy.
What is the difference between loving things and none living things in form and size?
the difference between living and non-living things is living things have life,some of the living things can produce it's own food,living things also depend on the other living things and non-living things is a thing that theliving thing useand it has no life .
6 characteristics of living things explain?
1) All living things are made up of cells. 2) All living things reproduce.3) Living things respond to their environment.4) Living things adapt to their environment.5) Living things grow.6) Living things consume energy.Hope this helps=D
What do lipids provide in living things?
Lipids can be bees, wax, fats, and oils.
How can volcanic bombs cause trouble for people living near by?
it will kill them and destroy their homes and their valuable things that they have.
What things are made of wax?
Candles, crayons, wax statues,
Is wax renewable things?
no
Why do living things evolve?
Natural selection (survival of the fittest) means that valuable adaptations and mutations have the greatest number of surviving descendants.
Difference between valuable and invaluable?
The difference between something being valuable and being not valuable is that valuable things are worth something. Not valuable things are not worth anything or are of little value.
What do you mean by your family valuable possessions?
Things in your home that are valuable to you.
What resources or valuable things that benefit mankind are found there?
what resources (or valuable things that benefit mankind)are found there
What resources or valuable things that benefit mankind are found?
what resources( or valuable things that benefit mankind ) are found?
How do use you Gulf Wax household paraffin wax to seal bottles?
Paraffin wax and gulf wax can be used for many things. You can use the wax to seal cracks in glass bottles, by applying the wax to the surface of the bottle and allowing it to dry.
How is a candle like a living thing?
A Candle is not a living thing because it does not have the 7 characteristics of living things which are: movemeny, reproduce, grow, excreate, or exchanging gases. it does have one charteristic of a living thing which is respond. it responds to fire because the fire is something called the stimulus which forces the wax on the candle to melt
What things are translucent?
Wax paper is translucent.
