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You inject identical (subthreshold) rectangular current pulses into axons of two different neurons, one of which is shown in the upper illustration. The injection site is near position “a” for each cell and the resulting voltages are recorded at position a, b, and c, separated by 100 microns each. The […]

Q1. Two organisms, each with the genotypes TtGg, mate. What are the chances of them producing an offspring that has the dominant phenotype for height (T) and recessive phenotype for colour (g)? Q2. What is the estimated efficiency of cellular respiration for a mutant organism that produces only 29 mole […]

Biotechnology allows us to employ living organisms or their processes for human needs or purposes. Research how biotechnology is used today. Discuss one use of biotechnology, answering the following questions: – What biotechnology application did you choose? Briefly describe this process or application. – What benefits are derived from this? […]

Skeletal Muscle Tissue Review 1. What is the functional unit of contraction in skeletalmuscle?2. What are the two principle contractile proteins thatcompose the functional unit of contraction?3. What is the specific relationship of the functional unitof contraction to the striated appearance of a skeletal musclefiber?4. Would you characterize skeletal muscle […]