Population Growth and Water Resources Of all natural resources, water is the most essential. It supports vital processes of value to mankind such as food production, drinking water, and fisheries, among others. Water may seem abundant at first sight; after all, approximately 70% of the earth’s surface is covered with […]

Q1. Most membrane proteins including Con-A receptor can be solubilised by treating cell membranes with a non-ionic detergent such as Triton X 100. You are given such a soluble preparation of erythrocyte proteins. Explain a single procedure that could be used to isolate the Con A Receptor from this preparation? […]

Question 1. A 30 year old female stopped by the primary care office near work on the way back from lunch. She experienced a sudden onset of hives on her back and stomach that is progressively spreading. She stated, “my chest feels tight, my tongue feels numb and I am […]

Create and observe bacteria in petri dishes (and then under the ‘scope) for my own learning experience. I thought I was being sufficiently sanitary while heating the agar and pouring it into the plates. But before I even got the chance to start up bacteria in one plate to isolate […]