1. Mediterranean Climates, like those in Central California, experience extremely hot and dry summers and relatively cool and moist winters. Relate the soil-water balance to the growth strategies of plants in this region. Include discussion of surplus and deficit periods in this region. Explain what the effects of growing non-Mediterranean […]

Climate Change Response Some people you know say they don’t believe that the climate is changing. After this week’s readings, how would you respond? Write a 525- to 700-word response including: How scientists learn about past global temperatures and climates. The greenhouse effect. Greenhouse gases and their role in current climate […]

In Drosophila melanogaster the recessive w allele confers stripedwhen homozygous in females or hemizygous in males. The recessive vallele confers eyespot eye when homozygous in females or hemizygousin males. M and B formed some wild type females flutes thatconsistently produced offspring with a 2:1 female: male ratio andconcluded that the […]

Discussion: “Evolution of Animals and Population of Humans” Note: Online students, please respond to one of the following three bulleted items. • Read the New York Times article entitled “From Single Cells, a Vast Kingdom Arose” then provide a summary of the article. Next discuss what you believe to be […]