Q1. Two main cell groups make up the nervous system- neurons and connective tissue cells such as astrocytes and schwann cells. Which are “nervous” cells? Why? What are the major functions of the other cell group? Q2. The human gametes have about 3 billion bp of DNA in their chromosomes. […]

1. A patient with hepatitis B has reduced liver function. How will reduced function of her liver affect levels of hormones inher blood or urine? A)There will be more hormones in the blood and fewer hormoneby-products in the urine.B) There will be fewer hormones in the blood and more hormoneby-products […]

Produce a family tree for at least three generations of your family, a friend’s family, or a famous family such as the Bushes, Clintons, or Barrymores, following these genetic traits:   Eye color Hair color Dominant hand Height Widow’s peak Hitchhiker’s thumb A family genetic disorder (this is not required and should […]

1) This is the F1 generation in the Mendelian terms. Whether this generation homozygous or heterozygous? What color would its beans be (in other words, what is its phenotype)? Will they all be the same? Why or why not? Whether you think your scenario could occur in a real population? […]