Cellular Respiration Essay 1. What are the three steps of cellular respiration, where do they occur in the cell, and how much ATP is produced at each step (8 points)?   2. Describe how an exergonic reaction can be used to power an endergonic reaction. Be sure to use specific examples from inside the cell. […]

Introduction to Biology Discussion Part 1: Post a Response In the section about viruses, our textbook discusses how new strains of flu arise via viral reassortment (page 245). This is also known as genetic reassortment. Read the following recent article from MIT News about tracking the spread of bird flu that discusses the impact of […]

Scientific Study & Darwin Theory Discussion Part A THINKING AS A SCIENTIST After considering the scientific method explained in the textbook, write an essay about how it compares to the way nonscientists approach problems. Identify some problems that are solvable scientifically and some that are not. Using one or two small problems, describe the process […]

Physical Temperature Discussion Think about how physical temperature can affect the cellular and tissue compositions. Remembering that our bodies are made up of fluids, molecules, proteins, fats, etc.; how would varying temperatures affect any of these components.   How does temperature affect our bodily components, what do you think…? 

Diet Advertisement Discussion We are regularly bombarded with  advertisements for supplements that will help us lose that ugly fat the  fast and easy way with no diet or exercise required. Your best friend  insists on purchasing every new supplement that hits the market in the  hopes of shedding a few pounds. As a scientifically educated […]

Below is a list of all of the possible bacterial unknowns you could be given in lab. Prepare a table that lists the organism, the phylum, class, order, and family to which it belongs, and the medical significance, including the mode of transmission (air, water, food, close contact, sexual contact), and the body system affected […]

Role of Normal Microbiota Discussion What is the difference between innate immunity and adaptive immunity (4 types) and what are the chemical and physical factors in each? Your paper should factor in the role of normal microbiota, phagocytosis, inflammation, and fever in the immune process, molecular defenses, and the role they play in microbial control, […]

Genetics and Lifestyle Questions 1. What comes to mind when you hear the word “disease”? Which disease concerns you most and why? What measures do you take to avoid that disease?   2. Consider your own genetics (traits received from your parents) and the environment in which you grew up. Which do you think has […]

Bacteria Streptococcus Pneumoniae Discussion Questions  Learning about the Unknowns    Now that you’ve characterized and identified some of our unknown bacteria, now it is time to learn a little more about the bacteria. Pick two of the bacteria from the list below: one from the pathogenic cocci list and one from the enteric list. Do […]

Cell Cycle Events Animal Plant and Bacterial Cells Biology Essay Write an essay listing and explaining the main differences in the cell cycle events between animal, plant, and bacterial cells. Prompt With many issues regarding stem cell research with one of them being the utilization of embryonic cells.-Do you support or oppose this and why?