Question

Imagine that you are a research chemist who wishes to develop a chemical adhesive that will work under water. Which of the following organisms might give you a clue about where to start? Imagine that you are a research chemist who wishes to develop a chemical adhesive that will work under water. Which of the following organisms might give you a clue about where to start? a.lobsters b.sea wasps c.mussels d.trematodes

Answer 1

Answer:Mussels

Step-by-step explanation:

The mussels are the organisms found in water which have the ability to produce amino acids which helps them in sticking their body and sticking their body to other surface.

The amino acid is a rare amino acid named as dihydroxyohenylalanine or DOPA. This amino acid is unusual which provide the ability to stick on the surface.

It enables the material to be adhesive and cohesive in nature. This organism can help the chemist to give a clue on the topic of adhesive.