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ATP synthase uses the flow of molecules to drive a molecular machine. What type of transport is used by ATP synthase?
Imagine that a cell within a tissue is expressing a protein that leaves the cell and can "signal" to other cells. Which cells are likely to respond to the signal?
What makes a liver cell a liver cell and not a brain cell? 1) The specific genes that the liver cell contains 2) The fact that it is found in an organ known as the liver 3) The cells next to the liver
Which of the following chemical bonds will be the strongest (require the most energy to break)? A) A bond between 2 atoms held at 2 angstroms apart B) A bond between 2 atoms held at 5 angstroms apart
Question 1: Though their features differ by location, what is the main role that all muscular tissues share? Question 2: Why are adult cells never totipotent, while pre-embryonic stem cells always are
Question 1: Though their features differ by location, what is the main role that all epithelial tissues share? Question 2: Connective tissues have different forms and different functions; why are th
Question 1: Is it more correct to describe a mushroom as haploid or diploid? Explain Question 2: What is the significance of the 3 "germ" layers?
What is a coding frame? How many coding frames are present in double-stranded DNA? Where are these coding frames located relative to each other?
A mutation arises in an animal population with 278 diploid individuals What is the initial frequency of this variant?
Why do you think the human repair mutants have a much lower survival rate than the wild type, in response to the error-inducing agents-what is causing the cells to die?
Question 1: Differentiate in the GALT the Peyer's patch, M cells and Laminia Propria. Question 2: Identify the role Natural Killer cells (NK), T-cells (helper and cytotoxic) and macrophages play in
Question 1: Which macromolecule is necessary in our diets or our bodies will start breaking down our muscles and organs? Question 2: Which macromolecule takes the least amount of energy to breakdown
Question 1: Which quality of Taq polymerase compared to "standard" DNA polymerases is the most important for a PCR reaction? Question 2: Which macromolecule can NOT be dissolved in water?
Question 1: Describe olfaction the olfactory pathway. Question 2: Describe gustation and the sensory organs of taste. Question 3: Describe the structures and functions of the three areas of the ear.
Compare the innervation patterns of the sympathetic division and the parasympathetic division. Define and explain dual innervation.
Question 1: What are the four common themes in cell injury and cell death? Question 2: What are the three common forms of cell injury? Explain and give one example of each.
List 5 characteristics that we share with other primates; and then at least one characteristic that makes us humans very special primates.
Question 1: Identify the major similarities and differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Question 2: Where is the DNA housed in a prokaryotic cell? Where is it housed in a eukaryotic cell
Question 1: Describe all the types of chemical bonds that are useful for living organisms Question 2: Define the following terms: active & passive transport, osmosis, endocytosis, exocytosis. Do
Question 1: Write about the four "large molecules of life,". Question 2: Identify their composition and structure,Question 3: Describe for each one function they perform in the cell.
What microscope would you use to study the complex interactions of microorganisms in a biofilm? Why is this the best choice? What would be your second choice?
Due to the role of Drosophila as a biological model, many eye color mutants have been isolated and used to analyze genetic control of eye pigmentation.What genotype(s) and eye color phenotype(s) do
Question 1: Based on structure, how does an unsaturated fatty acid affect plasma membrane fluidity? Question 2: What element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids?
What are some of the ways that nature inspires you or has a positive impact on your life? (how do you enjoy nature? What value does it have?)
Question 1: What are some specific examples of issues or questions you might encounter in your life for which knowledge of biology might be helpful? Question 2: Why is DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis) ra