Describe the difference between sensitivity and specificity
week 2 Post an original response to the following questions. Use appropriate references when necessary. Provide a thoughtful response to at least one other classmate. You may need to rely heavily on the week 2 powerpoint to answer these questions. You will have until Sunday at 11:59 pm to respond. 1. A great deal of […]
List and describe each of the steps of the scientific method
Week 1 Discussion Actions for ‘Week 1 Discussion’ SubscribeHide Description Week 1 covers the following main concepts: definition of forensic biology cell biology basic cell differences scientific method validation Based on the assigned reading, post an original response to the questions found below. What is forensic biology and how does it differ from one other […]
Human Health and Disease from an Evolutionary Perspective Discussion
Respond to Biology Questions: Human Health and Disease from an Evolutionary Perspective Discussion Activity: Throughout the last couple of decades scientists have been taking a closer look at human health and disease through the lens of evolution. From hypothesizing as to the benefits of your body’s fever response to infections (see Function of Fever […]
Do you believe that evolution is progressive?
Respond to Biology Questions: Progress in Evolution Discussion Questions: Do you believe that evolution is progressive? Why or why not? What does the Great Chain of Being (or Scala Naturae) have to do with the notion of progress and goals in evolution? What view does current thinking in evolutionary biology overwhelmingly support? DIRECTIONS: · Responses […]
Clearly explain your opinion on the labeling of GM salmon
GM Foods Written Assignment (due 1/2) HW DUE Jan/2/2018 2PM Los Angeles Time Zone Must be at least 1 page without the resource page Assignment: When it comes to labeling the food we consume there are generally two approaches. A product can be labeled when something has been added (ex. Vitamin D Milk) or when […]
humans achieve electronic immortality
Are humans still evolving? What might the human species look like thousands of years in the future? Science fiction films and books have proposed many answers to this question, some quite practical and some over-the-top. Read the article linked below to see some possibilities for the future of the human species. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2009/11/091124-origin-of-species-150-darwin-human-evolution.html Pick ONE of […]
one page or so will discuss a description for whooping/sandhill crane
Biology homework help Conservation of biology 4-6 page research paper about Whooping/ sandhill crane. I want one page or so will discuss a description for whooping/sandhill crane (the general biology/ecology) such as: · His Habitat and where he found · What he eat and diet · How he lives, in groups or individual The majority of the paper […]
Evaluate how your lifestyle affects the planet
Assignment: Prior to completing the assignment, determine your ecological footprint by completing the quiz at: http://footprintnetwork.org/en/index.php/GFN/page/calculators/ (NOTE: Answer the detailed questions to get the most accurate representation of your ecological footprint.) Write-up: Evaluate how your lifestyle affects the planet. Your explanation needs to include: The number of planets that would be necessary if everyone lived […]
What is the true meaning of life?
Discussion: The Scientific Approach Why is the sky blue? Why do bees sting? Why is the ocean salty? These are questions a young child may ask about the world based on his or her observations and experiences. As children grow older, their inquisitive nature may begin to fade. Anyone involved in the scientific process, […]
Do onion cells spend the same proportions of time in interphase and mitosis as reported in the Integrating Concepts of Biology textbook for a “typical eukaryotic cell cycle”
Biology homework help Instructions: Complete the following pre-lab activity prior to attending lab. You need to print and complete this document and turn it in by the beginning of lab on Thursday. This week we will be using microscopes and professionally prepared/stained slides to identify the various stages of the cell cycle in onion root […]
Design an experiment to determine the optimal temperature for enzyme function, complete with controls.
Lab 4: Enzymes ANSWER KEY Pre-Lab Questions 1. How could you test to see if an enzyme was completely saturated during an experiment? (2 pts) To test this, you’d simply see if the reaction was still taking place. If the enzyme was completely depleted, the reaction could no longer occur. 2. […]
Discuss your opinion on how research on this topic should be funded.
Biology homework help Assignment 1: Biology Article One purpose of this assignment is to help you become aware of how biology is related to your everyday life. Write two to three (2-3) page paper in which you: 1. Summarize the above article in two (2) or more paragraphs, using your own words. Be sure […]
