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Assignment: Gene Technology Gene technology carries with it social and ethical implications-many of which engender personal views and discussion. Select one of the following biotechnology topics to write about: • Genetically modified crop plants• Genetically modified microorganisms• Genetically modified animals• Personal genomics and / or personalized medicine for humans• Gene […]

How much does the atmosphere weigh over each square kilometer (km2)?  Recall that 106 m2  =  1 km2. Thus according to these calculations, we are adding CO2   to the atmosphere at the rate of approximately Answer: __________ percent per year.  At this rate, can we account for the observed increase in CO2   in the […]

Submit the complete citation and a copy of the research article you would like to use for part 4. Discussion of the science of a recent research study on the pathogen or disease it causes. This should be a recent study within the past 5 years. Required and acceptable sources for your report are […]

1. The figure below depicts a phylogenetic tree of ebola virus strains sampled from various outbreaks in Africa over many decades.(SL = Sierra Leon, GN = Guinea, DRC = Dem. Rep. of Congo) This figure is similar to Figure 6.18 that depicted the evolutionary relationship between mitochondria, chloroplasts, and various […]