1. What six elements are most prevalent in living organisms?2. Were these elements present in the infant solar system?3. What circumstances may have fostered the development of chains of amino acids and nucleotides?4. What are the characteristics of the ancestors of living cells, what could they “do”?5. Why is water […]

Integrate by discussion the properties of life, basic chemical terminology, and molecules and compounds of a cell necessary for life. Include the basic anatomy and physiology of a cell and describe how cell respiration, photosynthesis, and cell reproduction occur in a succinct manner. Include a brief discussion about Mendel’s Laws […]

1. Assume that A, B, D and E are autosomal genes on different chromosomes (so they assort independently). If a mating occurs between two individuals with the following genotypes: AabbDdEe x AaBbDdEe (a) What is the probability that one of the offspring will have the genotype aaBbDdEE? (show a Punnett […]

1. How do you define sustainability and do you think it is possible to achieve?   2. Can a desert environment support a large human population sustainably? What are your thoughts about limiting population growth in a city such as Las Vegas to maintain? What are the pros and cons […]