Slimes Flashcards
1
Q
What is a slime?
A
Gel-like materials composed of crosslinked glycoproteins.
2
Q
What are some examples of slime?
A
Pedal mucous produced by gastropods, barnacle cement.
3
Q
What is a function of barnacle cement?
A
Maintain position.
4
Q
What is a function of pedal mucous?
A
Locomotion
5
Q
What is a description of barnacle cement?
A
weak, elastic, viscous
6
Q
What is a description of pedal mucous?
A
Viscous, weak, extensible
