Monosaccharide Monotremes use the monosaccharide fucose as their milk sugar; eutherian mammals (like us) use the disaccharide lactose as theirs a. (5 pts) On the structures of these two sugars below, please label: i. the glycosidic bond ii. the modified “group” on fucose No 11 H /11713— OH OH OH Fucose b. What monomers make … Read more
Alcohol Certain individuals are more sensitive to alcohol than others. For example, women are more sensitive to alcohol than men—even when body weight and % body fat are taken into account, women become more intoxicated than men consuming an identical amount of alcohol. a. Using what we have learned in the enzyme chapters, give biochemical … Read more
Genetic Engineering Consider the pros and cons of genetic engineering. Remember, genetic engineering is not the same as gene technology. Refer to your text if you are unclear of the difference. 1. Write an original post with 3 pros AND 3 cons for EACH of the following uses of genetic engineering: Agriculture Medicine Industry 2. … Read more
Microbiology. 1. List and describe the steps of DNA replication. 2. Outline the events of transcription. 3. Outline the events of translation. 4. Discuss the mode of action of antibiotics that target the process of protein synthesis.
Chronic diseases As you look at the typical dietary choices Americans make daily, what stands out to you as contributors to many of the chronic diseases we see today?Discuss,.
Microevolution and Macroevolution Darwin’s philosophical worldview then took him beyond his evidence to a conviction that environmental constraints could create whole new structures and organisms. Soon Darwin’s theory of macroevolution replaced the Creator with an environment that could create solely by constraint. According to Chapter 13 section 13.1 of the course text, define microevolution and … Read more
Genetics Consider what you’ve already learned about the applications of genetics in this class. Genetic technologies are being used to solve crimes, cure disease, improve crops, help people discover their ancestry, and inform people about their health risks. Where do you think all this might go in the future? How do you think genetic technologies, … Read more
Essay on parasite Type of parasite: protozoa Parasite species: Isospora belli Write 1-3 short sentences regarding the parasitic importance of Isospora belli.
The effect of different diets on glucose and hexokinase IV in rat liver Experiment on effect of different diets on glucose and hexokinase IV in rat liver. Determine the enzyme activity of hexokinase IV present in your liver sample. Create a Standard Curve to determine how much sugar (glucose-6-phosphate) was produced in the hexokinase reaction.
Toxoplasmosis Describe the disease caused by this pathogen.How is this disease treated or how are the symptoms managed? How is this pathogen transmitted to hosts.What is its reservoir? What kind of people are at risk for this disease?Is it a rare disease? What is the occurrence of this disease in the US if this is … Read more
