First step is to submit a proposal due Sunday at 7pm. Here is the instructions for the proposal: Submit a brief statement to the mentor (1-2 paragraphs) identifying the sleep disorder you intend to research. Explain your reasons for choosing this disorder, and list at least three reliable sources you […]

1. How can PCR be used to identify if a patient has the H1N1 virus?2. How is a DNA library generated? Why is this the 1st step in whole genome sequencing?3. How is a cDNA library generated? How is it different?4. Would you want to do whole genome sequencing from […]

Design an experiment in which you will test the effect of an acidic fluid on enzymatic activity. (Recall: enzymes are proteins.) To complete this project, it may be useful for you to review the Scientific Method Tutorial (found the Course Content section of the classroom under the Science Learning Center […]

Question: A curious genetics student has decided to simulate Mendel’s pea plant experiment with another plant. Conveniently, there was a strain available for short and tall plants. The short plants had an average height of 2 inches. The tall plants had an average of 14 inches. The F1 generation had an […]