Objectives • Understand the role of sentinel cells (macrophages and dendritic cells) in recognizing viruses, initiating intrinsic responses and coordinating innate and adaptive immune response. • Explain the how Natural Killer Cells and Cytotoxic T-cells recognize that a cell is infected with a virus and kills the infected cell. • […]

Research the functions, importance, and role of fat- and water-soluble vitamins. Create a 12- to 15-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation that includes the following: A title slide An introductory slide Identify the vitamin classification. Why are vitamins an important part of daily nutrient intake? What are fat-soluble vitamins? What are high nutrient sources of these […]

1. You have just read a paper that the addition of caffeine to cells disrupts the DNA damage checkpoint and you would like to understand why. By searching for proteins that bind to caffeine, you isolate a protein, Caf1. You believe that Caf1 is involved in the DNA damage checkpoint […]

Biology KIM woods You are exploring two enzymes, catalase that breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen, and amylase that aids in starch digestion. These are two examples of the many enzymes found inside our bodies. Enzymes are also used in many of the products we use! Check your […]