SlideShare a Scribd company logo
1 of 1
Download to read offline
26. The gecko is a reptile that has the amazing ability to climb smooth surfaces--even glass!
Recent discoveries indicate that geckos stick to smooth surfaces via van der Waals interactions
between septae on their feet and the smooth surface. How is this method of stickiness
advantageous to the gecko over covalent interactions?
Solution
Answer
Geckos are lizardsfound in warm climates throughout the world
They belong to the infraorder Gekkota
Since Van der Waals interactions are relatively weak compared to covalent bonds
Therefore, Van der Waals interactions would stick the gecko to the surface reversibly

More Related Content

More from nitinarora01

Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdf
Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdfWhy didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdf
Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdfnitinarora01
 
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdf
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdfWhich property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdf
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdfnitinarora01
 
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdf
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdfWhich of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdf
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdfnitinarora01
 
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdf
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdfWhat roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdf
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdfnitinarora01
 
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdf
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdfWhat is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdf
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdfnitinarora01
 
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdf
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdfwhat does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdf
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdfnitinarora01
 
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdf
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdfWhat are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdf
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdfnitinarora01
 
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdf
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdfWeather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdf
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdfnitinarora01
 
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdf
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdfThe OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdf
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdfnitinarora01
 
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdf
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdfPlease need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdf
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdfnitinarora01
 
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdf
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdfQuestion 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdf
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdfnitinarora01
 
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdf
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdfQ1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdf
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdfnitinarora01
 
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes .pdf
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes  .pdfProgram reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes  .pdf
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes .pdfnitinarora01
 
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdf
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdfNetwork peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdf
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdfnitinarora01
 
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdf
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdfList characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdf
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdfnitinarora01
 
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdf
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdfjava programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdf
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdfnitinarora01
 
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdf
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdfInstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdf
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdfnitinarora01
 
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdf
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdfHow do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdf
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdfnitinarora01
 
Find the indicated sum. Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdf
Find the indicated sum.  Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdfFind the indicated sum.  Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdf
Find the indicated sum. Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdfnitinarora01
 
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdf
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdfFinancing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdf
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdfnitinarora01
 

More from nitinarora01 (20)

Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdf
Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdfWhy didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdf
Why didnt implementation of robots in the 1980s continue to increas.pdf
 
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdf
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdfWhich property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdf
Which property of life (e.g. homeostasis) is illustrated by each of .pdf
 
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdf
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdfWhich of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdf
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding microbial mats.pdf
 
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdf
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdfWhat roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdf
What roles do membranes play in a cellWhat are cell membranes com.pdf
 
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdf
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdfWhat is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdf
What is soft trend vs. hard trend Analyze a specific software engin.pdf
 
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdf
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdfwhat does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdf
what does it mean to be a social scientistSolutionSocial .pdf
 
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdf
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdfWhat are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdf
What are the advantages for proteins to form three-dimensional struc.pdf
 
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdf
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdfWeather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdf
Weather List the types of materials used to create a concrete sidewal.pdf
 
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdf
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdfThe OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdf
The OSI Reference Model layers, in order from top to bottom, areA.pdf
 
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdf
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdfPlease need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdf
Please need help on following program using c++ language. Please inc.pdf
 
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdf
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdfQuestion 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdf
Question 1 (1 point)Tjhe pH of blood is __________ and when the .pdf
 
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdf
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdfQ1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdf
Q1)What kind of chemical bonds determine the properties of polyethyl.pdf
 
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes .pdf
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes  .pdfProgram reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes  .pdf
Program reads in a file of phone numbers without area codes .pdf
 
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdf
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdfNetwork peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdf
Network peering is a method to save ISPs network bandwidth and reso.pdf
 
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdf
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdfList characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdf
List characterfistics of effective communicationSolution1. Com.pdf
 
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdf
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdfjava programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdf
java programming languageThe attached A12.txt file which has 2 col.pdf
 
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdf
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdfInstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdf
InstructionsThe first programming project involves writing a progr.pdf
 
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdf
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdfHow do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdf
How do the following theoretical frameworks of international relatio.pdf
 
Find the indicated sum. Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdf
Find the indicated sum.  Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdfFind the indicated sum.  Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdf
Find the indicated sum. Express the sum using summation notation. Us.pdf
 
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdf
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdfFinancing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdf
Financing activities include O The purchase and sale of long-term as.pdf
 

Recently uploaded

Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111
Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111
Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111GangaMaiya1
 
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding  Accommodations and ModificationsUnderstanding  Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding Accommodations and ModificationsMJDuyan
 
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxCOMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxannathomasp01
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfDr Vijay Vishwakarma
 
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPS
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPSSpellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPS
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPSAnaAcapella
 
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxRamakrishna Reddy Bijjam
 
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17Celine George
 
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxWhat is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxCeline George
 
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024Elizabeth Walsh
 
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxHow to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxCeline George
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxDr. Ravikiran H M Gowda
 
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use CasesIntroduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use CasesTechSoup
 
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & Systems
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & SystemsOSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & Systems
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & SystemsSandeep D Chaudhary
 
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17Celine George
 
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdf
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdfSimple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdf
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdfstareducators107
 
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...EADTU
 
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...Amil baba
 
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food Additives
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food AdditivesEconomic Importance Of Fungi In Food Additives
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food AdditivesSHIVANANDaRV
 

Recently uploaded (20)

Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111
Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111
Details on CBSE Compartment Exam.pptx1111
 
VAMOS CUIDAR DO NOSSO PLANETA! .
VAMOS CUIDAR DO NOSSO PLANETA!                    .VAMOS CUIDAR DO NOSSO PLANETA!                    .
VAMOS CUIDAR DO NOSSO PLANETA! .
 
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding  Accommodations and ModificationsUnderstanding  Accommodations and Modifications
Understanding Accommodations and Modifications
 
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptxCOMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
COMMUNICATING NEGATIVE NEWS - APPROACHES .pptx
 
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdfUnit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
Unit 3 Emotional Intelligence and Spiritual Intelligence.pdf
 
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPS
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPSSpellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPS
Spellings Wk 4 and Wk 5 for Grade 4 at CAPS
 
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
How to Manage Call for Tendor in Odoo 17
 
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docxPython Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
Python Notes for mca i year students osmania university.docx
 
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17
Model Attribute _rec_name in the Odoo 17
 
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptxWhat is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
What is 3 Way Matching Process in Odoo 17.pptx
 
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
FSB Advising Checklist - Orientation 2024
 
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptxHow to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
How to setup Pycharm environment for Odoo 17.pptx
 
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptxREMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
REMIFENTANIL: An Ultra short acting opioid.pptx
 
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use CasesIntroduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing  Services and Use Cases
Introduction to TechSoup’s Digital Marketing Services and Use Cases
 
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & Systems
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & SystemsOSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & Systems
OSCM Unit 2_Operations Processes & Systems
 
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
How to Add a Tool Tip to a Field in Odoo 17
 
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdf
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdfSimple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdf
Simple, Complex, and Compound Sentences Exercises.pdf
 
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...
Transparency, Recognition and the role of eSealing - Ildiko Mazar and Koen No...
 
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
NO1 Top Black Magic Specialist In Lahore Black magic In Pakistan Kala Ilam Ex...
 
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food Additives
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food AdditivesEconomic Importance Of Fungi In Food Additives
Economic Importance Of Fungi In Food Additives
 

26. The gecko is a reptile that has the amazing ability to climb smo.pdf

  • 1. 26. The gecko is a reptile that has the amazing ability to climb smooth surfaces--even glass! Recent discoveries indicate that geckos stick to smooth surfaces via van der Waals interactions between septae on their feet and the smooth surface. How is this method of stickiness advantageous to the gecko over covalent interactions? Solution Answer Geckos are lizardsfound in warm climates throughout the world They belong to the infraorder Gekkota Since Van der Waals interactions are relatively weak compared to covalent bonds Therefore, Van der Waals interactions would stick the gecko to the surface reversibly