1)The allele responsible for the Siamese coat-color pattern produces an unstable tyrosinase enzyme. This type of gene product is an example of what type of allele? 2) Determine which mode of inheritance produces heterozygotes with phenotypes that differ from either homozygote but more closely resembles one homozygous phenotype than the other? […]

In early spring, Dr. Tom Wilson notices that there is an equal distribution of long and short stemmed buttercups in the vacant lot across the street from his house as well as in his own backyard. In late summer he notices that there are mostly long stemmed buttercups in the […]

The bacterial protein called flagellin (molecular weight 40,000 g/mol) has been used to calculate the accuracy of protein synthesis. Flagellin offers two advantages, it can be easily obtained as a pure fraction and it contains no cysteine, thereby allowing a sensitive measure of the misincorporation of cysteine into the protein. […]

Microbiology The modules in this course are one week in length. Time goes quickly, so remember to post early! Check the discussions as often as you can in order to see what others have posted and to respond. The earlier in the week that you begin posting, the deeper the […]