Biology and Genetics

1. Using the two articles listed below, describe how BICD2 mutations can cause d

1. Using the two articles listed below, describe how BICD2 mutations can cause defects in the function of spinal motor neurons in two paragraphs. Mutations in BICD2 Cause Dominant…

1. Using these 10 amino acids as building blocks, propose a sequence for an inte

1. Using these 10 amino acids as building blocks, propose a sequence for an integral protein. Your sequence must have a transmembrane portion of a length of 6 amino acids, and you…

1. Utilitarianism is not as commonly used in health care delivery as deontology.

1.  Utilitarianism is not as commonly used in health care delivery as deontology. However, in times of shrinking healthcare resources and increasing health care needs, utilitarian…

1. Variation in reproductive effort explains what percent of the variation in tr

1. Variation in reproductive effort explains what percent of the variation in tree ring width? A)    0.8 B)    1.70 C)    71 D)    107.5 E)    not enough information to decide 2. …

1. Variations in a population of moths allow for some of its members to be able

1. Variations in a population of moths allow for some of its members to be able to adapt to environmental changes. The better adapted of the moths will be able to survive the chan…

1. Very short answer questions. Each of these questions can be answered in no mo

1. Very short answer questions. Each of these questions can be answered in no more than two sentences, and some require only 1-2 words for a complete answer. (0.25 point each) Ima…

1. Vestibular cells secret glutamate a. within the brainstem’s vestibular nuclei

1. Vestibular cells secret glutamate a. within the brainstem’s vestibular nuclei b. upon a sensory neuron 2. Sensory input from the left and right vestibular apparatus enters the …

1. Virus capsids are made from subunits called: A) envelopes B) spikes C) capsom

1. Virus capsids are made from subunits called: A) envelopes    B) spikes    C) capsomeres D) prophages    E) peplomers 2.A latent viral infection is an infection in which: A)vira…

1. Viruses are composed of A. nucleic acids only. B. proteins only. C. nucleic a

1. Viruses are composed of A. nucleic acids only. B. proteins only. C. nucleic acids and proteins. D. nucleic acids, proteins, and organelles. E. nucleic acids and proteins, altho…

1. Viruses exhibit all the following except A. definite shape B. metabolism C.ge

1. Viruses exhibit all the following except A. definite shape B. metabolism C.genes D. ability to infect host cells E. ultramicroscopic size 2 The core of every virus particle alw…

1. Viserion the dragon has 2 rows of teeth and gold scales. A single row of teet

1. Viserion the dragon has 2 rows of teeth and gold scales. A single row of teeth is dominant (T) to multiple rows (t), and gold scales (G) are dominant to silver scales (g). If V…

1. Visible in this figure is a structure resembling tubes and flattened sacs (wh

1. Visible in this figure is a structure resembling tubes and flattened sacs (which synthesizes proteins) that surrounds the spherical organelle, with which it appears to share a …

1. Volcanoes are generally not preserved in the geologic rock record as they are

1.    Volcanoes are generally not preserved in the geologic rock record as they are usually eroded away. However, the various materials erupted from volcanoes are often found pres…

1. Volume of water displaced = 0.7 cm * 1 cm * 1 cm = 0.7 cm 3 2. Mass of displa

1. Volume of water displaced = 0.7 cm * 1 cm * 1 cm = 0.7 cm3 2. Mass of displaced water = 0.7 cm3 * 1 g/cm3 = 0.7 gm 3. Mass of 0.7 cm3 block is 0.7 gm so mass of 1 cm3 = 1 gm 4.…

1. WHAT IS A SHIELD VOLCANO 2. WHAT IS A CINDER CONE VOLCANO 3. HOW IS THE SHIEL

1.     WHAT IS A SHIELD VOLCANO 2.    WHAT IS A CINDER CONE VOLCANO 3.    HOW IS THE SHIELD VOLCANO DIFFERENT IN ITS PHYSICAL FEATURES FROM THE CINDER CONE VOLCANO 4.    WHAT IS A…

1. WHAT IS A SHIELD VOLCANO 2. WHAT IS A CINDER CONE VOLCANO 3. HOW IS THE SHIEL

1.     WHAT IS A SHIELD VOLCANO 2.    WHAT IS A CINDER CONE VOLCANO 3.    HOW IS THE SHIELD VOLCANO DIFFERENT IN ITS PHYSICAL FEATURES FROM THE CINDER CONE VOLCANO 4.    WHAT IS A…

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE CENTRAL DOGMA OF BIOCHEMISTRY PROTEINS-

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE CENTRAL DOGMA OF BIOCHEMISTRY PROTEINS-RNA-DNA RNA-DNA-PROTEINS DNA-RNA-PROTEINS NONE OF THE AOVE 2. A STRAND OF DNA IS USED TO MAKE MESSE…

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE REFERENCE INTERVAL FOR POTASSIUM? 3.5-5

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTS THE REFERENCE INTERVAL FOR POTASSIUM? 3.5-5.0 mEq/L 22-26 mEq/L 2.4-4.4 mEq/L NONE OF THE ABOVE 2. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DRUGS IS USED TO LOW…

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS FALSE ? INSULIN SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH A F

1. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS FALSE ? INSULIN SHOULD BE TAKEN WITH A FULL GLASS OF WATER THE Z TRACK METHOD SHOULD ALWAYS BE USED WHEN INJECTING INSULIN INTO THE DELTOID…

1. WHICH OF YOUR genotypes were you able to better determine after consideration

1. WHICH OF YOUR genotypes were you able to better determine after consideration of phenotypes of your parent and siblings? 2. WHY DON’T RECESSIVE traits always eventually disappe…

1. WHICH OF YOUR genotypes were you able to better determine after consideration

1. WHICH OF YOUR genotypes were you able to better determine after consideration of phenotypes of your parent and siblings? 2. WHY DON’T RECESSIVE traits always eventually disappe…

1. WHICH ONE OF THESE IS FALSE For, the future, many scholars predict that \"FRE

1. WHICH ONE OF THESE IS FALSE For, the future, many scholars predict that "FRESH WATER a. may be the cause of many wars b. will be a limiting factor for population growth will be…

1. Wallace Creek has been offset by 430 feet to the right along the fault. The a

1. Wallace Creek has been offset by 430 feet to the right along the fault. The age of the stream deposits indicates that this offset began 3700 years ago. Based on these figures, …

1. Was each speech organized? How did you improve in this area? Give any example

1. Was each speech organized? How did you improve in this area? Give any examples that apply 2. Did you use factors to gain and hold attention and interest in your delivery and in…

1. Was there a decrease in biodiversity? If so, what was the causal mechanism (b

1. Was there a decrease in biodiversity? If so, what was the causal mechanism (book) and what species were affected? 2. What natural phenomena exist to control mountain pine beetl…

1. Water Issues Salton Sea is located in Southern California and was formed in 1

1. Water Issues Salton Sea is located in Southern California and was formed in 1905 when the Colorado River breached an irrigation channel and flooded the Salton Basin.  The breac…

1. Water flows at a rate of 25L/min through a horizontal 7.0cm diameter pipe und

1. Water flows at a rate of 25L/min through a horizontal 7.0cm diameter pipe under a pressure of 6.0Pa. At one point calcium deposits reduce the cross-sectional area of the pipe t…

1. Water in developing countries is suspect to contamination 2. The human body n

1. Water in developing countries is suspect to contamination 2. The human body needs about 2.5 quarts of water per day 3. In developing Countries water is polluted mainly by indus…

1. Water intended for human consumption is referred to as 2. Unpolluted freshwat

1. Water intended for human consumption is referred to as 2. Unpolluted freshwater supplies are known as. 3. The term used to indicate processes that remove chemicals and pathogen…

1. Water was added into a graduated cylinder to a level of 635 microliters. You

1. Water was added into a graduated cylinder to a level of 635 microliters. You place an object into the water and the level rose to 1.365 mL. Calculate the volume (in cm^3) of th…

1. Water which is lost from the root zone though downward percolation may move b

1. Water which is lost from the root zone though downward percolation may move back into the plant root zone during dry periods by A. gravitation force B. osmotic force C. capilla…

1. Water\'s molecular structure of water gives rise to 4 emergent properties tha

1. Water's molecular structure of water gives rise to 4 emergent properties that facilitate life on earth. Explain how the molecular structure of water contributes to each of thes…

1. We analyzed the charge on the RGD tripeptide as a function of pH, and found t

1. We analyzed the charge on the RGD tripeptide as a function of pH, and found that the peptide was neutral at the isoelectric point of 6.3. A) What is the isoelectric point of an…

1. We can construct our gene library by cloning the PstI fragments into either p

1. We can construct our gene library by cloning the PstI fragments into either plasmid pBR322 or phage lambda. Which one should we choose and why? 2. Suppose we want to insert the…

1. We compared 282 randomly chosen polymorphic PCR-based DNA markers in three pl

1. We compared 282 randomly chosen polymorphic PCR-based DNA markers in three plant species of the same genus, Amaranthus cruentus, A. caudatus, and A. hypochondriacus. These thre…

1. We discussed many factors associated with determination of stroke volume. A.

1.      We discussed many factors associated with determination of stroke volume. A. State the equations used to determine SV and CO. State the average values for all components. …

1. We have a reservoir which is 400 acres and 40 ft thick. The porosity is 18% a

1. We have a reservoir which is 400 acres and 40 ft thick. The porosity is 18% and the water saturation is 23%. There is oil but no gas. The Oil Formation Volume Factor is (B) 1.1…

1. We learned about morphogen gradients and how a dominant negative receptor was

1. We learned about morphogen gradients and how a dominant negative receptor was used in the neural tube to provided evidence that Shh functions as a a) Consider an organism that …

1. We use Molarity, and Molar solutions in lab a great deal. From my PowerPoint

1. We use Molarity, and Molar solutions in lab a great deal. From my PowerPoint slides and your previous course work, you no doubt know that: 1M = 1mole/L. a. But what exactly is …

1. We use the term , cleavage, to describe mitosis in the early animal embryo .

1. We use the term , cleavage, to describe mitosis in the early animal embryo . During cleavage , the size of the embryo does not increase , but the number of cells does . a . Whi…

1. Weather is long term. Climate is short term. True or False? 2. The summary of

1. Weather is long term. Climate is short term. True or False? 2. The summary of weather conditions at a particular place over a long period of time is called Select one: a. feath…

1. Were the studies to prevent vertical transmission of HIV in Africa really lik

1. Were the studies to prevent vertical transmission of HIV in Africa really like the Tuskegee Study? What was the same and what differed? 2. Knowledge of the Tuskegee Study has p…

1. What 3 states of matter can water be found in? 2. What is acid rain? 3. What

1. What 3 states of matter can water be found in? 2. What is acid rain? 3. What is the pH of normal rainfall? 4. What is the pH of acid rain? 5. Name 4 qualities of water that mak…

1. What allowed Benito Mussolini, the leader of the Fascists in Italy, to become

1. What allowed Benito Mussolini, the leader of the Fascists in Italy, to become prime minister in 1922? A Mussolini's party ran unopposed in national elections B The middle class…

1. What are 3 ways school communities (building-wide) can promote a positive lea

1.What are 3 ways school communities (building-wide) can promote a positive learning environment? 2.How can teachers create a positive classroom climate, including physical space,…

1. What are different factors affecting the detection of stimuli by sensory rece

1. What are different factors affecting the detection of stimuli by sensory receptors? 2. After the damage of the primary motor cortex, a person loses the ability to exert fine co…

1. What are emerging viruses? Are they usually DNA or RNA viruses? Get ready for

1. What are emerging viruses? Are they usually DNA or RNA viruses? Get ready for some example RNA viruses. Why HIV viruses are called retrovirus, what enzyme do HIV viruses carry …

1. What are essential amino acids? amino acids that can be made only by Odn the

1. What are essential amino acids? amino acids that can be made only by Odn the body an a. our body b. amino acids that cannot be in ynthesized in the body and must be part of the…

1. What are some diagnostic or therapeutic uses of radioisotopes? 2. What are th

1. What are some diagnostic or therapeutic uses of radioisotopes? 2. What are the potential dangers of radioisotope use? 3. What is radiation hormesis? What do current scientific …

1. What are some examples of non-native \"weedy\" (hardy, easily adaptable) spec

1. What are some examples of non-native "weedy" (hardy, easily adaptable) species of plants and animals that have entered North America and have caused or are starting to cause ma…