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its a strip of paper with flavor on it. they mainly use it to test to see if your taste buds are responding
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What does the initials PTC mean in biology?
Probably an acronym for Phenyl Thio Carbamide. It's a chemical used in a genetic taste test. Some humans can taste it, some cannot. The ability to taste it is a genetically passed on trait. It has been used in countless genetic experiments.
Does tearing paper into strips cause a chemical reaction?
No, that's a physical reaction.
Why do some electrical appliances have paper strips that you have to pull out?
Because paper is an insulator of electricity, this means that the electricity cannot pass through. Therefore until the paper is removed, the circuit is broken.
When strips of blue and pink litmus paper are put in water the paper changes?
The litmus paper changes to green because water has a neutral pH (7) andgreen is the neutral color.
Is PTC taster dominant or recessive?
dominant
Why was untreated paper used in the PTC taste test?
The untreated paper was used so that you will taste nothing but when they give you the treated paper you will know whether you are a taster or not..
Is the ability to taste PTC paper determined by a dominant gene?
Yes - the PTC tasting allele is dominant over the non-tasting one.
Can two parents who can taste ptc have a child who can't?
you cannot have children that can not taste PTC if both of the parents can both taste PTC because of the genotype , so therefor the children can taste PTC
A homozygous male that can taste PTC marries a female who can't taste PTC What is the genotype of the male?
PTC is genetically controlled. It is a simple truth that is governed by alleles. However, in order to taste PTC the man must possess at least one dominate allele. So a person with the genotype of Tt or TT can taste PTC.
Is the ability to taste phenylthiocarbamide PTC inherited?
yes
What is the market cap for PTC Inc PTC?
As of July 2014, the market cap for PTC Inc. (PTC) is $4,464,804,555.68.
What is the symbol for PTC Inc in NASDAQ?
The symbol for PTC Inc. in NASDAQ is: PTC.
Does tolite paper taste good?
no toilet paper does not taste good
How should the paper be cut in making a paper chain Is it by strips?
Yes, it is by strips. You need to apply glue on one corner of the strip and stick it to the other end.
When was PTC Alliance created?
PTC Alliance was created in 1924.
What does PTC mean in a court?
Pre -Trial Conference.
How do paper shredders work?
Paper shredder made of multiple blades that shred the paper into strips or pieces. There are several types of paper shredders, each designed to shred papers differently, from simple and bigger strips to unrecognizable micro-sized pieces.
