Imagine with me a compound with 6 C atoms, arranged linearly — not branched and not in a ring. At one end there is an aldehyde group (call this carbon atom 1). All the other carbon atoms carry OH groups — they are, then, alcohol functional groups, 5 of them. […]

Assignment 1. Briefly describe how DNA fragments can be separated by gel electrophoresis. What property of DNA is used during the running of a gel? 2. For the gel that you ran, which suspect is guilty? 3. Was the evidence DNA contaminated with Jim’s DNA? 4. Who are the only […]

Procedure 1. Select one human genetic disorder from the list bellow. This list is not exhaustive and you may choose another genetic disease if you wish. 2. Perform online research on this disorder to determine: a. The origin of the disorder (what chromosome(s) and gene(s) are responsible for the disorder). […]

1. The data below was gathered in the Animal Behaviour lab. In this case, 5 zebra danios were placed in a container in compartment A of the aquarium and 5 goldfish were placed in a container in section C of the aquarium. The test fish, in this set of data […]