Crocodiles of the Nile often attack and kill large animals (such as wildebeest) by dragging them under the water and drowning them! Crocodiles can do this because they have the amazing ability to stay under the water for an hour or more. Part of the explanation lies in the structure […]

Chase and Christina were studying for their last anatomy and physiology exam of the semester. After reviewing his notes on meiosis, Chase said, “Well, since meiosis is the same in males and females, I don’t need to study the meiosis notes from the female reproductive system lecture.” Christina quickly pointed […]

Biology Discussion “Cells and Cancer and Mitosis and Meiosis” Note: Online students, please respond to one of the following three bulleted items. • Listen to one of the following podcasts listed below: o NPR Podcast: Can healthy eating reverse some cancers? Available here.o Dana Farber Podcast: Sugar and Cancer. Available […]

Question: Assume you have labeled a glucose molecule with a fluorescent marker so you can follow its path through the kidney. you observe your glucose molecule in the renal artery and in the glomerular capsule, but you do not detect it in the collecting duct or in the urine. trace the […]