Can you give me reasons on why having long nails is better than short nails?

Which of the following is a possible reason for sleep? a) growth b)digestive c)speed d)intelligence

Are these strong bases, neutral, strong acids, weak acids or weak base household bleach (ph=12.6) fluid in a car's battery (ph of less than 1.0) milk (ph=6.7) stomach contents (ph=2.2) pure water (ph=7)

There are specialized producers that live in warm water vents deep in the ocean. these producers do not per-form from photosynthesis, but instead perform a similar process with iron and other chemicals. why do you think these producers use this process instead of photosynthesis?