Discuss the biological basis of energy homeostasis,
BIOLOGY OF ENERGY HOMEOSTASIS Write a five page (body; double spaced) review of the topic Metabolic Syndromefrom a public health biology perspective. In your review, include the following: Discuss the biological basis of energy homeostasis, including an introduction to your chosen focus area; Discuss some of the recent (within five years) and current research on the […]
What is the name for the type of organisms that can use Photosynthesis to produce glucose?
BIOLOGY Part 2: After completing the table you will have a basic understanding of these two complementary metabolic processes. Using what you have learned, and additional reference information, answer the following questions. 1.What is the name for the type of organisms that can use Photosynthesis to produce glucose? Provide specific examples. 2.What is the name […]
Compare and contrast the lytic cycle of infection of a DNA virus and an RNA virus
Organism Characteristic A B C D E Morphology Rod Rod Coccus Coccus Rod Motile Yes Yes No No Yes Gram Reaction – – + – – Glucose Utilization Oxid. Ferm. Ferm. Ferm. None % G+C 58-70 50-51 30-40 47-52 58-70 Cytochrome oxidase Present Absent Absent Present Present a. Which organisms are most closely related? On […]
What biotechnology application did you choose?
BIOLOGY UNIT 3 DB Assignment Type: Discussion Board Deliverable Length: 3-4 paragraphs Points Possible: 70 Due Date: 5/18/2008 11:59:59 PM CTBiotechnology allows us to use living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes. This current topic includes such examples as cloning, stem cells (adult, umbilical cord, and embryonic), DNA fingerprinting, biological warfare, bioremediation, […]
FOUR THEORIES UNIFYING BIOLOGY AS A SCIENCE
FOUR THEORIES UNIFYING BIOLOGY AS A SCIENCE Topic: Core Ideas of BiologyConstruct a 2 page essay paper identifying, expanding on, and providing examples for the four theories that unify biology as a science. Completely and professionally address the topic. Must be a minimum of 2 pages of text (excluding title page and literature cited page). […]
Explain a penicillin reaction, what is happening, how is the reaction triggered, and what is the allergen?
4. A new bacterium has been secretly engineered and released by aerosol (spray) into the populace of a large metropolitan city as part of a terrorist scheme. This bacterium produces a lethal neurotoxin; several horrific enzymes; grows rapidly; and has a capsule. After several days, no unusual illnesses have been reported and the terroristsâ scheme […]
Why do you think specificity; heterogeneity (diversity), memory, and self-vs. Oneself recognition is vital to the immune system?
MICROBIOLOGY Unit 6 1. Why do you think specificity; heterogeneity (diversity), memory, and self-vs. Oneself recognition is vital to the immune system? 2. Define phagocytosis. How do some bacteria avoid or survive the action of phagocytes? How does the phagocyte arrive at the site where it is needed? What happens to a phagocyte after the […]
Discuss the connection between neurons and neurotransmitters
BIOLOGY Describe neurotransmitters in terms of what they are, their general function within the body, and their impact on behavior.2. Discuss the connection between neurons and neurotransmitters. 3. Pick two neurotransmitters and discuss their general functions in our bodies. Also discuss each neurotransmitterâs connection with disease or disorders. Does a neurotransmitter problem cause the disease, […]
Name a type of virus that causes cancer and explain how it works
THE BIOLOGY OF CANCER Short Answer: Please be concise with your answers and as specific as possible. 1. Genes involved in cell cycle activity/survival are mutated to contribute to the development of cancer. Name the two categories of genes related to cell division that are mutated and how mutations affect their function and lead to […]
Describe these two structures or organelles â what do they look like, what are they composed of?
BIOLOGY PLEASE MAKE SURE THIS IS AN ORIGINAL Document Preview: Bacterial cells are prokaryotic. Select two structures of bacterial cells and briefly describe them; what do they look like, what are they composed of? Then, explain how these two structures allow bacterial cells to survive as unicellular organisms. There are many examples of eukaryotic cells. […]
What does the term IMViC mean?
MICROBIOLOGY Review Sheet Week 7 Exercise 24.1 Questions What does the term IMViC mean? Why is the IMViC useful in identifying Enterobacteriaceae? Are further biochemical tests necessary for complete identification? What diagnostic test differentiates ProteusandProvidenciaspecies from otherEnterobacteriaceae? How is E. colidistinguished fromP. vulgarison MacConkey agar? On a TSI slant? Instead of TSI, why would a […]
What approach would you use to isolate only cells that contain this new structure?
BIOLOGY 101 For each of the SLP assignments, you will be provided with a hypothetical experimental scenario or data. These assignments are more opened-ended than the case assignments. You will speculate about possible explanations and the ways they might be tested, but be sure to that your hypotheses are grounded in accepted biological science. In […]
