Saturday, February 26, 2011
Action potential
Action potential: It is a temporary difference of electrical potential between inside and outside of membrane of a cell during activity i.e. during transmission of nerve impulse.
Acetic Acid
Acetic acid: CH3COOH. It is a colorless product obtained by the oxidation of ethanol and destructive distillation of the wood. It has a pungent odor and is the main constituent of vinegar. It is used in the manufacture of many products such as drugs, dyes, plastics and fibers. It is used locally as counterirritant and as a reagent. It is also known as ethanoic acid.
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