Question 1: Form and Function After studying the textbook reading assignment, pick a specific organ or structure from the systems covered this week. Describe how its form supports its function. Discuss the relationship of form and function in general and suggest ways that particular organs or structures might be improved to better fit their functions. […]
Please elaborate about the benefits of hydration through “tap” water verses bottled water. Your initial comment must be at least a full solid paragraph for each question (over 50 words). “In the world of sports, hydration is king, or queen. The sports industry is fueled (literally) by mega companies who spend billions of dollars to […]
Lesch-Nyhan Syndrome (LNS) 1. Lesch-Nyhan syndrome results from a recessive mutation on the X chromosome, in the gene for hypoxanthine-guanine phosphoribosyl transferase (HGPRT). 2. HGPRT is an enzyme essential to purine (Adenine and Guanine) utilization. In Lesch-Nyhan syndrome this pathway is highly impaired. Purines accumulate and are converted to uric acid.à Build up of uric […]
this assignment must be done individually Due: 5/12 for Tues Lab Group, 5/14 for Thurs Lab Group Construct a two page Animal Fact Sheet of your favorite animal. Please read all of the directions very carefully! (*this assignment can be done in a “pamphlet” format, if you like) For full credit, the […]
1) _________________ respond to stimuli by converting them into _______________. 2) A decrease in receptor potential when a stimulus is constant is called ____________________. 3) Receptors found in many places throughout the body are for ____________________ senses. 4) Examples of these senses include physical stimulus at the surface of the body, called _____________, and […]
With respect to gene editing in human embryos, most research is focused on fixing or removing harmful mutations that may cause diseases, but there are some fears of creating designer babies. In addition, we can edit the genes in adults, if we use a targeted approach. Read the articles below, and then respond to the […]
you may use the PPTs, notes, and reliable online resources to answer the questions. However, your answers should be in your own words (do not copy and paste directly from the class notes provided). Read each question carefully and include as much detail as possible. Write your answers in full sentences. […]
This is a graded exercise. Please make sure to follow the instructions carefully, as an evaluator will be giving you feedback on your submission. Your report should be 2-3 pages, referencing scholarly sources and cited in APA format. You must submit your report as a file. A cell is in the process of transcription. The […]
Design and submit a concept map on what you have learned. It should include concepts and connections between concepts including: Virus structure Virus functions Transmission and Replication Types
Cell Biology The discovery of the antibiotic Penicillin in the 1920s made a big impact on human history. Not only did it provide a cure for bacterial infections that were once deadly, but it also led to a golden age in discovery of new antibiotics. The great benefit of these drugs is that antibiotics inhibit […]
