During the General Biology II lab, you will be responsible for writing an essay (or a literature review) to discuss current research areas within the field of Conservation Biology. This writing assignment is designed for you to discuss a specific topic in conservation. For instance, you could focus your essay on the conservation of Sea […]
Watch the video and address the following concerns: 1. The current origin of this virus is unknown and there are many theories regarding this topic that range from the virus being man-made to animal in origin. Now that you know how easy mutations can arise and how easy it is to get diseases from contact […]
1. What type of cancer is this and how is it spread? 2. Cytogenetic analysis of the cancer cell describes “massive karyotypic rearrangement. What processes would cause this based on what you have learned in this unit? 3. How many mutations were identified in this type of cancer? Are these somatic variants or germ line? […]
Write a 750-1,000-word essay about water quality in your community that addresses the following points: Obtain a water quality report from your local municipality( West Palm Beach) within the last two years and discuss what you found in the report? Identify a water quality issue happening in your community and where the pollution comes from? […]
Instructions Choose an example pathogen that can be transmitted by more than one source (waterborne, foodborne, vector-borne, airborne). Outline the specific strategies for preventing and controlling the pathogen based on the source of infection. Then compare the mitigation strategies for the different pathogen sources.
You will have an opportunity to create a project that incorporates much of what is presented in this course. There will also be outside research that must be conducted in order to complete the project. The project will be due in Week Nine and there will be check-in points throughout the term to ensure you […]
Genetic Disease Report INSTRUCTIONS FOR GENETIC DISEASE REPORT: 1. Select a genetic disease from the list below. Hemochromatosis Type 1. Klinefelter’s Syndrome. Phenylketonuria. Turner Syndrome Marfan Syndrome Deficiency. Cri du chat Syndrome Prader-Willi Syndrome. X-linked Severe Combined Immune 2. Research your selected disease and write a report explaining what the disease is and it’s effects, […]
For this assignment, you are responsible for creating a simple 30 to 60-second PSA about hand washing or hand sanitizer usage. You can focus on the overall importance and value, or you can focus on using it to prevent a particular disease, or the effect it has on microbes. The exact topic is up to […]
Topic: Discussion 10: Viral Infection A virus must use its host-cell processes to replicate. The viral replication cycle can produce dramatic biochemical and structural changes in the host cell, which may cause cell damage. These changes, called cytopathic effects, can change cell functions or even destroy the cell. Some infected cells, such as those infected […]
Humans are sexually reproducing organisms. Explain why or why not mitosis can be used as a means for reproduction. In your discussion describe the effect that this method would have on offspring. DIRECTIONS – The discussions are a great way to exchange information and learn from others. This means each post (your initial post and […]
