Johann Gregor Mendel: paragon of experimental science What are your thoughts concerning his life, his obstacles, his accomplishments…? It is unfortunate that many scientific geniuses are not recognized for their work until well after they have left this world. Mendel is one such person. Yet, his words suggest he knew of the magnitude of his […]
Follow the instructions below and address the following prompt: Tell us about your favorite example of an adaptation in living organisms. It can be an example in any species or group of species, and it can be in animals, plants, fungi, or bacteria. If you don’t have one, pick your favorite group of organisms or […]
Target Population: Overweight/ Obese Middle age men or women Sources to pick from: – https://health.gov/sites/default/files/2019-09/Physical_Activity_Guidelines_2nd_edition.pdf – https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/index.htm – https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/data/inactivity-prevalence-maps/index.html – https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/disabilities/ – https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/inactivity-among-adults-50plus/index.html Using the target population provided above In 1-3 sentences, provide a detailed description of the target population. Include any relevant information like age range, gender, and any other specific characteristics that would […]
Pick a favorite species of plant or non-human animal and find a peer-reviewed journal article about some aspect of that species’ evolution. Your post must include the following: Common and Scientific name of the species Complete citation for the journal article (MLA or APA format) 1-2 sentences on why you are interested in this species […]
Glycoproteins, glycosylation & Cancer This week you learned about carbohydrates and the importance of glycolipids, glycoproteins, and glycosylation for the functional interaction between the different components found in the extracellular matrix (ECM). You further heard about the importance of the proper sequence of the carbohydrates on glycoproteins (the “sugar code”) and the key role of […]
The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?
Dietary Analysis Assignment 2: Fat, Cholesterol, and Protein Task 1 This week, please log the meal (B [breakfast], L [lunch], D [dinner], S [snack]), food/drink, # of servings, serving size, fat, cholesterol (CHOL), and protein (PRO). You can fill in calories (kcals) and carbohydrates; however, they are not required for this week. Please answer the […]
Answer these questions and respond to at least one other student. use complete sentences, proper grammar, and citations as needed . 1. Discuss the proposed involvement of dopamine on ADHD. 2. Select a brain region from the lecture that is proposed to be involved in ADHD. Discuss its possible role. Provide information from one additional […]
Using science to solve the world’s problems What one problem would you like to see solved by science, and why? It can be anything – a disease, an environmental issue, even finding life on other planets! Be specific – for example, if you pick a disease, be specific if there’s more than one form of […]
Your task is to complete the questions in the problem set. Read each question carefully and identify your given values. Show the formulas and calculations used to solve each problem. Questions In one year, biologists tracking a bear population counted 33 new bear cubs in a population of 546 bears. 1. Calculate the birth rate […]
