The main objective of the second essay is to provide you with the opportunity to survey the current literature and explore why scientists use model organisms.1. Choose a model organism that is an animal: Drosophila, C. elegans, zebrafish or mouse. You may also use Aplysia.2. Do some research on why we use […]

Does high Omega-3 PUFA intake reduce the risk of Type-2 Diabetes? Omega-3 fatty acids are considered to be the essential fatty acids for body functioning. Human body is not able to synthesize this on its own; therefore it has to be supplemented through dietary intake. Common examples of essential omega-3 […]

In the Old Testament, God gave the Israelites laws regarding food and sanitation.  One example is, “Meat that touches anything ceremonially unclean must not be eaten; it must be burned up” Leviticus 7:19 (NIV). Another example is: Of the animals that move along the ground, these are unclean for you: the […]

Question: A man with hemophilia (recessive sex-linked) has a daughter of normal phenotype. She marries a man who is normal for this trait. What is the probability that a daughter of this mating will be hemophiliac? That a son will be hemopholiac? If the couple has four sons, what is the […]