the drosophila allele (by) determines the mutant phenotype blistery wings and the wild type allele (by+) determines normal wings. At another gene, the allele (ss) determines the mutant phenotype spineless bristles and the wild type allele (ss+) determines spiny bristles. A female fly that is heterozygous for both genes is […]

Why do cells have telomeres? Why do telomeres get shorter every time a cell divides? What counteracts this shortening? What role do telomeres play in aging? You may want to do some research into dyskeratosis congenita. If telomerase makes cancer cells immortal, could it prevent normal cells from aging? Do […]

Microbiology Assignment Create a 2- to 3-page document in Microsoft Word for providing answers to questions in the following review sheets: Support your responses with examples. Cite any sources in APA format. Review Sheet Exercise 1: Moist and dry heat 1. How are microorganisms destroyed by moist heat? By dry […]

Part -1: 1. What major event occurs during interphase? 2. A person, residing in a location where they are exposed to the sun often, develops a mutation in some of their skin cells resulting in cancer. Consider whether their offspring will be born with the same mutation. Use scientific evidence […]