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Waxes can serve many different purposes for different organisms.
In plants waxes help prevent water loss.
Waxes make insects chitin impermeable .It protects leaves from abrasive damage . It makes some birds e.g. ducks water proof .
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoThey're a source of energy... They're good insulation (to prevent excessive heat loss in organisms)... and that's all I know
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∙ 9y agoWaxes are very important to the health of organisms. This is because waxes trap bacteria and pathogens before they can enter to body.
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What are functions of proteins in organisms?
the edann lindsell functions
What do all living organisms need to carry on life functions?
All living organisms use energy to carry out daily functions
Why do complex organisms need specialized cell?
Complex organisms need cells that perform many different functions. Complex organisms are capable of a lot of different things, and that variety needs to be supported on the cellular level. Without them, complex organisms cannot perform different functions.
What is the structure and function of a pseudopods?
Pseudopod functions as a foot of some kind, which many organisms that possesses it use to move around.
What is the study of how an organisms internal structure functions?
Physiology
What is a common role of waxes in plants?
The role of waxes in plants help to protect the plants from hazards such as preventing water loss and protection from other organisms from attacking the plant.
What are functions of proteins in organisms?
the edann lindsell functions
What do all living organisms need to carry on life functions?
All living organisms use energy to carry out daily functions
Why do complex organisms need specialized cell?
Complex organisms need cells that perform many different functions. Complex organisms are capable of a lot of different things, and that variety needs to be supported on the cellular level. Without them, complex organisms cannot perform different functions.
What are 3 examples of where you can find waxes in living organisms?
It can be found in earwax, beeswax, and wax coatings on fruits such as red delicious apples.
Why do some candles melt faster than others?
Usually this is due to differences in the blend of waxes used. Some waxes have much lower melting temperatures than others.
Does wax can destroy your car's paint?
YES . Maybe some waxes destroy paint, but there are waxes specifically made to protect car paint.
What are rhizoids?
Rhizoids are a structure in plants, fungi and some other organisms that functions like a root in support or absorption
What is the study of structures and functions of the organisms?
physiology
Microscopic organisms exhibiting some common features found only in animals?
Microscopic organisms exhibiting some common features found only in animals. Some of them include locomotion, feeding and using their structures for various functions.
What kind of lipid utilize in synthesis of rubber?
Waxes
Why is wax valuable to living things?
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.
