Discuss the basic structure and function of DNA as the genetic material.

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A: Cystic Fibrosis - An hereditary disease that affects the lungs and digestive system and can be fatal...

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A: Groups of mutations that do not complement each other constitute a complementation group, which is e...

Q: Transcription and Translation) and epigenetics, does epigenetics agree or run counter (contradict) t...

A: Introduction: An explanation of the transmission of genetic information inside a biological system i...

Q: How did the population growth curve with many predators compare with normal population growth curve?...

A: Introduction Populations reach the carrying capacity (K) of their environment as competition grows a...

Q: Consider Lamarck’s idea in a hypothetical situation. For example, you decided that when you have chi...

A: Lamarck gave a theory of use  and disuse of organs suggesting that those organs will increase in siz...

Q: The following table provides results (petal colour) of 4 different F1 X F1 crosses. The genes involv...

A: Mendel uncovered the fundamental laws of heredity. His experiments demonstrated that the inheritance...

Q: 2009 Question #1: Describe how a plasmid can be genetically modified to include a piece of foreign D...

A: A plasmid is a short, circular bit of DNA that differs from chromosomal DNA, which contains all of a...

Q: Why is it that every cell needs to contain the DNA for the entire body when only a few of its genes ...

A: Every cell contains the DNA for the entire body but a few are expressed by its cell type. The reason...

Q: What is the purpose of DNA?

A: Introduction In this question we will discuss about the purpose of DNA.  

Q: N-terminus

A: Amino Acid units that make up a protein molecule are joined together in a precise sequence. The chai...

Q: 3. Name the stages of mitosis.

A: Mitosis is a cell multiplication or reproduction process in which one cell produces two genetically ...

Q: GIVEN: Centrifuge A: rotor radius 5 cm; max. speed - 4,000 xg Centrifuge B: rotor radius - 7 cm; max...

A: Pellet  Pellet is the hard accumulation of material present at the bottom of the centrifuge tube.

Q: 2. You have made a mutation in myoglobin that increased the Pso for O2 by a factor of 2. Sket- out a...

A: Answer ::   P50 is the oxygen tension or the pressure of oxygen at which hemoglobin or other oxygen ...

Q: 3. Cross a Red Rose and Pink Rose. The other phenotype for this type of Rose is white. What is the p...

A: Introduction: Incomplete dominance is a form of intermediate inheritance in which one allele for a s...

Q: why was r. minuta used as the organism of choice for the biotranformation of l-citronellal to l-citr...

A: Biotransformation can be defined as a process in which certain chemical modifications is done on a c...

Q: Explain why a gene drive locus can spread through a population through sexual reproduction.

A: A gene drive is a natural mechanism and genetic engineering technique that propagates a certain set ...

Q: Give detailed instructions to your planting crew on how to plant the polybagged seedlings that were ...

A: Introduction : Double fertilization in angiosperms triggers the transformation of ovule into a seed....

Q: You are growing E. coli in a laboratory in order to study their operons. The growth media you are us...

A: 1. What effect does lactose have on the bacterial cell’s lac operon? Answer:- It induces the operon,...

Q: F1 Phenotype of the Testcross phenotypic Phenotypic ratio in the F2 phenotype tester ratio 12/16 cre...

A: Test cross is a test to find out the the genotype of a dominant phenotype. So it is the cross betwee...

Q: What are Hybridization Techniques ?

A: Usually DNA is present in double stranded molecule. Hybridisation is the process in which these two ...

Q: Effects of BPA on phosphorylation of JAK family in RAW264.7 cells

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Q: indicate the traits that seperate Philippine crocodile, tawilis, sparrow, hagfish, and tamaraw using...

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Q: expressing dominant mutant trait, caused by the "A*" allele %3D expressing recessive mutant trait, c...

A: Dominant traits are expressed in both situations ie in homozygous or heterogegous condition  Recessi...

Q: A 40-year-old man goes on a camping vaca- tion with his family. One day after swimming in a freshwat...

A: Introduction: Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can be found in almost every ecosystem on th...

Q: Differentiate the patterns of biodiversity? (Spatial pattern of biodiversity and Temporal pattern of...

A: Answer  Spatial and temporal pattern of biodiversity :

Q: What is the difference between renewal and nonrenewable resources? How important is it in business? ...

A: The vast majority of natural resources, such as coal and petroleum, were created millions of years a...

Q: In Drosophila, sepia eyes (se), curled wings (cu) and ebony body (e) are found, in this order, on ch...

A: If genes are located on the same chromosome then they are known as linked genes. In this condition t...

Q: By looking at the following pedigree can you conclude why is it an X-linked recessive? If yes, why n...

A: In the generation 1 of the pedigree, the mother is affected & the father is unaffected.

Q: the Effects of BPA on  NFκB pathway

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Q: 1.Meiosis results in how many more daughter cells than mitosis? 2. Which type of cell division invol...

A: Cell division is basically a metabolic process takes place inside the cell in which parent cell unde...

Q: 13.14. On the following figures, genes A and B are on the X chromosome (blue) and both are subject t...

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Q: Acetylation is the [Select) of acetyl groups ta ( Select ) Acetylation will ( Select ] the associati...

A: Demethylation is a chemical process that removes a methyl group. Methylation is a biochemical proces...

Q: 1. An ebony strain of flies was discovered to be sensitive to carbon dioxide. Crossing a female sens...

A: A reciprocal cross is a breeding experiment used in genetics to determine the impact of parental sex...

Q: Draw an ouline of the autonomic system and identify the neurotransmitters and receptors such as dopa...

A: Neurotransmitters are frequently referred to as the chemical messengers of the body. They are the ch...

Q: The table below outlines the stpes in eukaryotic gene expressions. Briefly summarize each steps give...

A: The short segment of DNA, which can transcribed and from protein products, that are known as gene. S...

Q: Q1: Why are E.coli cells subjected to heat shock induction when the optical density of the bacterial...

A: 1. The heat shock response is induced as a consequence of a rapid increase in sigma32 levels and sti...

Q: en reproduction and life spån mited energy available to organisms ated to reproduction cannot be use...

A: Answer :: 1st part : Hi! Thanks for the questions. As you have posted multiple questions. But accord...

Q: With your tests you now figured out that your patient has a Staphylococcus infection, and you would ...

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Q: The inheritance pattern of a rare form of Xeroderma pigmentosum is exhibited in the pedigree shown b...

A: a. Because of the autosomal recessive inheritance pattern, this pedigree is autosomal recessive.  1....

Q: Compare the possible differences between a eukaryotic protein-encoding gene cloned by PCR and the sa...

A: Specific mRNAs corresponding to a gene of interest are identified and reverse transcribed to form cD...

Q: What is the molecular basis of dynamic instability?

A: Introduction: A microtubule is a tubular linear polymer of tubulin protein which is a part of the cy...

Q: A zoologist is studying a deer and found out that a gene is located on autosome two. This gene contr...

A: The genes are located on the particular locus of the chromosome. An organism contain autosomes and s...

Q: Which of the following is characteristic of genes and gene regulation in both bacteria and eukaryote...

A: Genes are generally defined as the way that they are been collections of nucleotides that code for a...

Q: Mechanization of transportation has allowed mass movement of humans all around the globe in the past...

A: Globalization is a complex and multi-faceted set of processes that has a wide range of effects on hu...

Q: How does iodine kill germs?

A: Introduction In this question we will discuss about how does iodine kill germs.  

Q: Rebecca developed measles as a young child. As a teenager, she is re-exposed to the measles virus du...

A: Measles  Measles is the highly contagious respiratory disease that is caused due to virus.

Q: Draw NEW amino acids; name them and characterize them, following the rules and properties of the 20 ...

A: NEW amino acids -  Structure - 

Q: How does Listeria monocytogenes avoid being killed by phagocytes?

A: Introduction Phagocytosis:- It is a cellular process for ingesting and eliminating particles larger ...

Q: Discuss the types of patterns in the organ system.

A: Introduction: An organ is defined as the group of tissues that perform a specific function in the bo...

Mitochondrial Mutations

A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.