1. Severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID) is fatal at an early age. SCID is caused by the lack of the enzyme adenosine deaminase, which is encoded by the gene ADA. Suppose you want to use a gene therapy method to treat the disease. You have DNA that contains the ADA […]

Question 1 What is an Animal? What is an animal? Include in your answer how animals are differentiated from other life forms. In particular, describe the similarities and differences between volvocine protozoa (like Volvox), members of the Phylum Porifera, and members of the Phylum Cnidaria that distinguish them as animals […]

Q1. The male wasp Campsoscoliaciliata transfers pollen from one orchid to another orchid of the same species. What “reward” does the male wasp receive from the orchid plants for helping with the orchid pollination? Q2. Assume you are an ecologist studying the effects of acid precipitation on plant life. Explain […]

Pretend you are a top national microbologist reasearcher Your working at a remote field station and you’ve been given a container of undentified mostly microscopic. Your job is to determine if the organisms are bacteria, unicellular algae, or protozans. Unfortunatlly the electricity is out, so you can’t use your microscope. […]