Question: Surface areas are important in biology because they constrain the rates of transfer of light, heat, water, gases, food, forces, etc. Discuss and contrast the location, orientation and size of at least two surface areas for two animals of contrasting lifestyles (i.e. at least two surface areas per animal). Give […]

Topic: Genomics Question: Describe how the use of genetic knowledge can change the course of disease. What are the implications of the prolific use of genetic knowledge for the intervention of disease? Should there be any limitations to the use of genetic knowledge? Provide rationale for your argument that includes […]

For an upcoming experiment, an immunoassay (ELISA) protocol calls for a complicated series of dilution steps for your blood specimen. Calculate the final dilution factor after the following steps: Add 1 liter of blood to four liters of water, then take 1 ounce of that solution and add it to […]

Plant Name: Find the plants common and scientific name (It may have multiple common names). Note scientific names are written in Italics with the first word or genus capitalized and the second word or species in lower case. An example is: Common name: Garlic Scientific name: Allium sativum Directions for […]