"Evolution of Disease, Humans, and Animals"
Note: Online students, please respond to one of the following three bulleted items.
• In your own words explain the concept of rRNA then suggest three reasons why scientists choose to use rRNA as an Evolutionary Chronometer.
• Provide a 100-250 word debate as to whether or not you believe that epigenetic marks can be inherited. Next briefly summarize the nature of the information that epigenetic marks store.
• Read the New York Times article entitled, "Reverse Engineering Birds' Beaks into Dinosaur Bones" found here then provide a brief summary of the article. Next discuss whether or not you believe that the evolution of birds can be reversed. Why or why not?