1) In stenchblossoms, 2 genes control flower color.  The all-recessive phenotype (aabb) is pale green.  The product of the dominant “A” allele converts the flower to pink.  The product of the dominant “B” allele converts the pink pigment to yellow.  A pale green flower named Max mates with a pink […]

Assignment Answer the following questions. Use your own words and understanding. Then, use at least 4 quoted sources. Questions: 1. How does atoms bind with each other? What are the characteristics for the three different bonds studied in class? 2. What is pH? What is the normal pH of blood? […]

1. What is a mutant screen? What is it used for?2. How does a restriction enzyme “know” where to cut?3. How does the length of the recognition site determine the length of the DNA fragments produced by the restriction enzyme (frequency of cutting)?4. How do restriction enzymes and ligase allow […]

Q. 1. Why may you want to alter ACC deaminase levels in bacteria symbiotically associated with plant root hairs? Diagram the logic of why this may “improve” the bacterial strain. 2. How can the plant stress response be altered in a fashion to “improve” the plant? Give a specific example […]