ENV 7A – BIOLOGY

This week we are going to look at the topic of water quality vs.  water quantity. Make sure your post is in your OWN words. Don’t copy  from sources you use for information. Some links to help you: Water for Life Decade: Water Quality Water for Life Decade: Water...

CH 9 – BIOLOGY

Lab 9: Molecular Biology 5 Points Part 1: In this lab, you will learn about the fundamental tools of molecular biology: DNA isolation, gel electrophoresis and PCR. To begin, work through the tutorial on DNA isolation below. While completing this part of the virtual...

DISCUSSION BOARD – BIOLOGY

Should skin color be used as a proxy for genetic relatedness? Maybe similar skin color reflects adaptations to similar ancestral environments and not genetic relatedness. Or maybe similar skin colors reflect genetic relatedness because they are inherited, passed from...

D4 – BIOLOGY

see attachmentTopic: Why Research for Alternative Forms of Energy? Considering the finite nature of fossil fuels, such as petroleum, natural gas and coal, and the human population is expected to grow to more than 8 billion by the year 2023, the sources for and uses of...

ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE – BIOLOGY

Acinetobacter baumannii is a gram-negative bacterium commonly found in soil and water. This bacterium is also frequently associated with nosocomial infections, diseases patients acquire while they are in a hospital. A. baumannii tends to thrive in hospital settings...

BIOLOGY 8B – BIOLOGY

Your assigned reading over the past two weeks has introduced you to the structure and function of DNA. Write a brief outline of the mechanisms in which DNA is used to generate protein. You  do not need to provide a fine level of detail, but ensure you reflect  on the...