Please answer these questions on a separate sheet(s) of paper, and please type.Small, handwritten figures on an otherwise typed document are acceptable.  It is imperative that no part of your answer be copied directly from an online source, or from another student, either in this class or from a previous […]

Inversions are known to affect crossing over. The following homologs have the indicated gene order (the filled and open circles are homologous centromeres): filled ABCDE open ADCBE A) considering the position of the centromere, what is this sort of inversion called? B) diagram the alignment of these chromosomes during meiosis. […]

1. What are biofilms, how do they form, and how can biofilms complicate treatment of infectious diseases? 2. Why are septic tanks and oxidation ponds not feasible for large municipalities? 3. What is the purpose of a coliform count on water? 4. Bioremediation refers to the use of the living […]

1. Observe the chamelion/insect interaction in the image found: Identify two evolved traits that provide survival benefits to either the chamelion, the insect, or both. For one of the traits, speculate about the trait’s history in the species. What was the creature like before the trait appeared? Genetic changes don’t […]