Scientists surmise that an early charophyte-like alga is theancestor of land plants. Starting with bryophytes, describespecific features that evolved in this group of plants that allowedfor a move to land. Explain how these adaptations wereadvantageous. Next, describe and explain the adaptations found inseedless vascular plants that made them better suited […]

One function of the intestines is absorption. Water and nutrients pass from the inside of the intestines to the surrounding circulatory system. Which of the following represents the correct path that water and nutrients travel during absorption? apical membrane lumen cytoplasm basolateral membrane circulatory system basolateral membrane lumen cytoplasm apical […]

The main objective of the second essay is to provide you with the opportunity to survey the current literature and explore why scientists use model organisms.1. Choose a model organism that is an animal: Drosophila, C. elegans, zebrafish or mouse. You may also use Aplysia.2. Do some research on why we use […]

Does high Omega-3 PUFA intake reduce the risk of Type-2 Diabetes? Omega-3 fatty acids are considered to be the essential fatty acids for body functioning. Human body is not able to synthesize this on its own; therefore it has to be supplemented through dietary intake. Common examples of essential omega-3 […]