In module 5 you learned how careful scrutiny and constructive criticism are an integral part of the scientific process and how publication of a research paper in a peer-reviewed journal is just one of many steps in the process of scientific inquiry. You were asked to critique a peer-reviewed scientific […]

Q1. In the Hin recombinase system of Salmonella typhimurium discussed in class, what do you assume would be the effect on the switch of reversing orientation of one of the hix sites (it doesn’t matter whether is the left hix site or the right hix site)? Q2. A population of […]

In Beadle and Tatum’s study of Neurospora , they were able to identify three classes of arginine auxotrophs, mutants that needed arginine added to minimal media in order to grow. The pathway in the production of arginine includes the following steps: precursor ornithine citrulline arginine. What nutrient(s) had to be […]

Scholar-Practitioner Project Completed your Scholar-Practitioner Project: Final Presentation, it is time to share what you have done. To prepare for this Scholar-Practitioner Project Assignment, review your experience preparing and delivering your presentation in the community. Reflect on the challenges and rewards of shining a light on the issues presented in […]