The ocean holds about 97 percent of the Earth's water; the remaining three percent is distributed in many different places, including glaciers and ice, below the ground, in rivers and lakes, and in the atmosphere. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, there are over. of water on the planet.
Phytochemicals are compounds that are produced by plants (phyto means plant). They are found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and other plants. Some of these phytochemicals are believed to protect cells from damage that could lead to cancer.
They may not be considered clear to the less scientifically inclined - here's my simple definition in progress, âChemicals are elements, or a combination of elements, with a specific composition and structure. All matter is made of chemicals!â Unfortunately these days, the term âchemicalsâ is colloquially misrepresented.