Iodine is not an organism, it is an element with atomic number 53.
It is used to kill microorganisms which is why it is the main component of Betadine.
The common name for iodine is iodine.
Iodine is a chemical element, while povidone iodine is a complex of iodine and the polymer povidone. Povidone iodine is commonly used as an antiseptic due to its slower release of iodine compared to pure iodine.
Iodine
The representative particle for iodine is the iodine atom (I).
Iodine Heptafluoride
Iodine can be obtained from seaweed, as it accumulates in various species of algae and kelp from the ocean. Seaweed is a primary source of iodine in marine ecosystems and is often used in the production of iodine supplements.
The common name for iodine is iodine.
iodine
Iodine is a chemical element, while povidone iodine is a complex of iodine and the polymer povidone. Povidone iodine is commonly used as an antiseptic due to its slower release of iodine compared to pure iodine.
Iodine ion is not consumed; in the first step the iodine ion is oxidized to iodine, in the second step iodine is reduced to iodine ion.
Placing gram iodine at the edge of a coverslip creates a concentration gradient that can affect motile organisms, such as bacteria or protozoa. The iodine acts as a staining agent, which can immobilize or kill these organisms due to its toxicity, thereby hindering their movement. Additionally, the osmotic changes induced by the iodine solution may cause stress, affecting their motility further. As a result, this technique is often used to observe and study these organisms under a microscope.
Iodine crystals are solid, crystalline form of elemental iodine, while iodine solution is a liquid mixture of elemental iodine and either alcohol or water. Iodine crystals are typically used for storage and long-term preservation, while iodine solution is commonly used for disinfection and medical purposes.
The cell organelle that can absorb iodine stain is the nucleus. The DNA present in the nucleus contains adenine and thymine bases which can bind to iodine molecules, resulting in a color change. This property is often utilized in biological staining techniques to visualize the nuclei of cells.
The name of this compound is iodine heptafluoride.
Iodine
Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of the element iodine.
The representative particle for iodine is the iodine atom (I).