The adaptations of desert animals to their environmentinclude water conservation mechanisms. A number of theseorganisms conserve water so successfully that they neveractually drink it. They depend instead on water generatedduring metabolism. Determine how much water can beobtained by the oxidation of 1 mole of palmitic acid.

The adaptations of desert animals to their environmentinclude water conservation mechanisms. A number of theseorganisms conserve water so successfully that they neveractually drink it. They depend instead on water generatedduring metabolism. Determine how much water can beobtained by the oxidation of 1 mole of palmitic acid.

Aquaculture Science

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Author:Parker

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Chapter12: Water Requirements For Aquaculture

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