1. When preparing the protein standards, we used a tube (T) without protein, but including Bradford reagent and an equivalent volume of 0.15 M NaCl instead of protein. Can we just use plain water to prepare tube T instead? 2. The objective of this exercise was to train you in […]

You have discovered a novel compound (U-500), which is an inhibitor of mitochondrial ATP synthesis. You observe that when U-500 is addedto cells or isolated mitochondria, the NAD+/NADH ratio decreases. Do you think that U- 500 is an uncoupling agent or an inhibitor of respiratory electrontransfer? Explain briefly, and suggest […]

Question: Assume you have 10ml of a concentrated solution of dye and you want to prepare a 1/3, 1/9, and 1/27 dilution so that you have at least 5 ml of each solution to work with when you are all done. How can you accomplish this? Diagram a scheme that […]

In the humans, the gene for albinism is recessive to gene for normal skin pigmentation.   1) a) If two heterozygous persons have children, state the probability they will have a child who is an albino? b) Specify the probability they will have a child which is a carrier of […]