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What would be the maximum amount of calories above which it is just a waste (or even harmful). How much does the metabolism raise during the illness?
Describe the types of phenomena present in different neural circuits. Describe the phenomena of long-term potentiation and depression. Why are the Bradford and Lowry methods only estimates of protein
The recent news about a new supermassive virus being discovered got me thinking. What biological differences between viruses and cellular organisms have made viruses be deemed non-living?
Describe the types of postsynaptic responses. Describe how neurotransmitter activity can be terminated.
What are the characteristics of action potentials? Compare and contrast the neurocrines and neuromodulators released by the central vs. peripheral nervous system. Describe the types of cholinergic, ad
What are the different types of gating mechanisms for ion channels? Why do graded ion potentials lose strength over distance? Describe the function of a triggering center in a neuron.
When we see something, how and where in the brain do we remember it and are able to recognize it later? What happens in the brain that makes this possible?
Is there anything biological/chemical which makes us unique or different than other lifeforms on Earth? Something which can be used against us?
In aliens, a glossy exoskeleton (G) is dominant to a dull exoskeleton (g).Also, excessive drooling (D) is dominant to no drooling (d). An alien drone (male) with a glossy exoskeleton and excessive d
How is allopatric speciation different from sympatric speciation? Give an example of allopatric speciation. What evidence is there to support this being an example of allopatric speciation?
What is inbreeding depression? What causes inbreeding depression?
What is adaptation? Explain why strong selection will not always lead to adaptation.
What is the disadvantage of sexual reproduction in eukaryotes? Parasites are thought to be one of the reasons why sexual reproduction is maintained. Explain why.
Describe the phenomena of depolarization, repolarization and hyperpolarization in reference to the resting membrane potential.
Define the term ‘membrane potential'. What is the difference between an ion pump and an ion channel? Describe an experiment that would allow you to observe where Na+ channels are located in a ne
The role of hydroyapetite is to? The role of hydroyapetite is to?
Why are pteridophytes more common in humid places? What is the structure of the adult fern within which cells undergoing meiosis can be found?
What is the evolutionary importance of pteridophytes? What are the main parts of ferns? What is the type of life cycle present in pteridophytes?
How different are pteridophytes from bryophytes regarding substance transport? Why are pteridophytes better adapted to dry land than bryophytes? Were pteridophytes always less abundant than phaneroga
What are the trends of the gametophyte in the evolution of plants? What are the main representatives of the pteridophytes? Is this plant group cryptogamic or phanerogamic?
What are infructescences, pseudofruits and parthenocarpic fruits? What is the evolutionary importance of the fruits for the angiosperms?
Are fruits always the flesh part of the "fruits"? Is the edible part of the onion a fruit? Why are there plants having single-seeded fruits and plants having fruits with more than one seed?
How different are the endosperm of gymnosperms and the endosperm of angiosperms? What are cotyledons? How are fruits formed?
What happens to CO2 when it diffuses into the blood stream? How does a sodium-potassium pump work?
Compare and contrast the three forms of nitrogenous wastes? What are the differences between gas exchange for aquatic and terrestrial organisms?