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ID1670399613 answered: It is just the combination of the g and the n that give it that spelling.
AngieLisle answered: Words like gnats are throw-backs to Old English, when the letter wasn't silent. The word was once pronounced 'gah-nat.' Our language simplified as it evolved, hence the different pronunciation ('nat') but we have kept the originally spelling.
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Are gnat bites dangerous?
Gnat bites are generally harmless but can cause itching, redness, and swelling. In some cases, they may lead to a mild allergic reaction. It's important to avoid scratching the bites to prevent infection and use topical creams or antihistamines for relief.
Why do gnats have blood in them?
Gnats do not have blood in them. They have a liquid called hemolymph, which serves a similar purpose to blood in other animals. Hemolymph helps transport nutrients and oxygen throughout the gnat's body.
Which one of the following strands of DNA is the compement strand to C-C-A-T-C-G A. G-G-T-A-G-C C. A-A-C-G-A-T B. G-G-A-T-G-C D. T-T-G-C-T-A?
In DNA strands, C pairs with G and A pairs with T. The complementary strand to C-C-A-T-C-G would be G-G-T-A-C.
What nucleotide sequence would represent the complimentary DNA strand to the following a g g c t c a g t c t a g c?
The complementary DNA strand to the given sequence would be t c c g a g t c a g a t c g. This follows the base pairing rules where adenine pairs with thymine and guanine pairs with cytosine.
What is the nonsense strand of DNA sequence t-a-c-c-a-a-g-c-t-a-c-c-t-a-t-t-a-a-c-c-g?
The nonsense strand of the given DNA sequence T-A-C-C-A-A-G-C-T-A-C-C-T-A-T-T-A-A-C-C-G is T-A-G-G-T-T-C-G-A-T-G-G-A-T-A-A-T-G-G-C. This sequence represents the complementary base pairs to the original sequence, following the A-T and G-C base pairing rule.
What is a g thing?
A "gnat" is a "g" thing.
Is the g silent in the word gnat?
yes
What letter is the silent in this word gnat?
g
Why is there a g in gnat?
the g is silent. just like the g in light. and the p in phone.
What is an insect that starts with g and rhymes with flat?
Gnat.
Words with silent g at the beginning?
gnat, gnome
Is knatt the correct spelling?
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An animal name that starts with a g?
goose, giraffe, gorilla, gnat
What are some insects that begin with the letter G?
Grasshoper Gnat Green lacewing
How do you pronounce gnats?
The word gnat is pronounced with a silent g - as if it were spelt nat.
What is a four letter word starts with g and ends with t?
Goat, gnat, grit, gout
Things that fly beginining with g?
gnat
