1 In order to combine the two glucose molecules, bonds must become available. 2  This is accomplished by removing a hydrogen ion (H+) from one glucose & a hydroxyl ion (OH-) from the other (the dashed box in the equation illustrates this point).
The ocean is home to many large animals. What is the biggest? The Biggest Animal in the Ocean. The biggest animal in the ocean, and in the world, is the blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus), a sleek, light-colored giant. How Big is the Biggest Animal? Blue whales are thought to be the largest animal ever to live on the Earth. They reach lengths up to about 100 feet and weights of an amazing 100-150 tons. Blue whales are a type of baleen whale known as a rorqual. Despite their huge size, baleen whales like blue whales feed on small organisms.
10 Interesting blue whale facts. 1  Being able to grow to lengths of over 100 ft. long and weighing up to 180 tons the blue whale is the largest living animal in the world. 2  Although the blue whale is called a âblueâ whale it is actually closer to a grayish blue rather than a solid blue.