The oxygen end of the molecule has a slight negative charge, and the hydrogen end has a slight positive charge. Adjacent water molecules are joined by ______ bonds. Relative to a pH of 6, a pH of 4 has a ______.
Maca redirects here. For other uses, see Maca (disambiguation). Lepidium meyenii (maca) is an herbaceous biennial plant of the crucifer family native to the high Andes of Peru. It was found at the Meseta de BombÃ³n close to Junin Lake in the Andes. It is grown for its fleshy hypocotyl (a fused hypocotyl and taproot), which is used as a root vegetable and a medicinal herb.
Posted by Rachael Braun | 341 Comments. Maca, a root that belongs to the radish family, is most commonly available in powder form. Grown in the mountains of Peru, it has been called âPeruvian ginseng.â Macaâs benefits have been long valued, and has recently been popularized as a supplement and food ingredient.. Vitamins Maca is rich in vitamin B vitamins, C, and E. It provides plenty of calcium, zinc, iron, magnesium, phosphorous and amino acids. 2. Sexual function Maca is widely used to promote sexual function of both men and women.