1. Since lactate is a “dead end” product of metabolism in the sense that its sole fate is to be converted into pyruvate, what is the purpose of its formation? 2. The molecule 2, 4 -dinitrophenol (DNP) is an uncoupler of oxidative phosphorylation. For a short period of time, it […]

Scientists surmise that an early charophyte-like alga is theancestor of land plants. Starting with bryophytes, describespecific features that evolved in this group of plants that allowedfor a move to land. Explain how these adaptations wereadvantageous. Next, describe and explain the adaptations found inseedless vascular plants that made them better suited […]

One function of the intestines is absorption. Water and nutrients pass from the inside of the intestines to the surrounding circulatory system. Which of the following represents the correct path that water and nutrients travel during absorption? apical membrane lumen cytoplasm basolateral membrane circulatory system basolateral membrane lumen cytoplasm apical […]

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 […]