Hybridoma technology helped to make ELISA techniques available but also provided us with new possibilities for disease treatment. What is the basic process of producing a hybridoma? Your textbook describes Rituximab (Rituxan) and its use in treating B cell lymphomas. Do an online search and describe another currently available monoclonal […]

1. In Drosophila, the mutant genes for ebony body andpeach eyes, e and pe respectively, are linked. A female fly with normal eyes and body colour is mated to a male homozygous recessive for both mutants. The following progeny phenotypes were obtained: e, Pe 33 E, Pe 12 e, pe […]

Discuss the function of HIV protease, integrase, and reverse transcriptase. Identify the characteristics of HIV which account for its transmission. Include the basic epidemiology of this virus and its method of transfer. Discuss the normal function of B-lymphocytes, killer T-lymphocytes, helper T-lymphocytes, and macrophages in the immune system. Explain how […]

1. What are some differences between diastolic and systolic pressure? 2. Trace the flow of blood from the superior and interior vena cava to the lungs and back to the aortic arch. 3. How is heart anchored to the chest? How does the rib cage serve the heart? How could […]