Identifying Plants Using a Dichotomous Key Identifying plants is a great way to learn plant anatomy and learn about plants. There are many field guides that can help you identify plants, but one of the easiest ways to identify plants is to use a dichotomous key. A dichotomous key is […]

Eukaryotic cells are complex in organization and structure, especially when you consider their small size. Consider the organelle contents of the typical eukaryotic cell. Select two organelles and compare them relative to structure and function. Describe what would be the specific probable effects on the cell if each of these […]

Tomato plants usually have flowers in small groups and produce fruits that are round and smooth. Three mutations were found: peach (hairy fruits), oblate (flattened fruits), and clustered (with many flowers in a group). 1. Identify, with reasons, which tomato plants are recombinants in the F2 generations in: a) cross […]

This Case assignment will focus on the steps of cellular respiration.  Cellular respiration can take place with or without the presence of oxygen.  These states and the processes that occur in them are termed “aerobic” and “anaerobic.”  View this animation of anaerobic respiration, or fermentation. Now view these animations on aerobic respiration […]