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cells are termed "multi-cellular" because many different cells are needed to make up the human body. Algae, on the other hand, are unicellular because there is only one type of cell needed to make up the organism (Walker 5-6). Cells are comprised of genes.

Julie Lake November 8, 2012 BIO 111, C11- Online Villalpando, Shawn Lab 8 Title: Mitosis and Meiosis Exercise 1: Mitosis in Animal and Plant Cells Questions: A.) What is the purpose of mitosis? The purpose of mitosis is to create or produce more cells for a living organism. Mitosis occurs when genetic substance in the nucleus divides or separates in order to create more cells. Cytokinesis normally occurs next and the single cell develops into two separate cells. This same process continues

Gattaca Questions Part I  (Short Answer) 1)      Compare the genetic traits of Vincent and Anton. How are they similar? How are they different? They are tall, brunette and men. They are different because Jerome does not have a heart condition, where Vincent does. Also, I noticed that Jerome is right handed, and Vincent is left handed; this provides symmetry. 2)      What does the character “German” do for a living? German’s character helps invalids do what they are told they cannot by finding

very special place in modern biochemistry: scientists have mapped its entire genomic sequence. This sequence lets scientists know the character and location of all C. elegans' genes. However, biochemists do not yet fully understand what each gene does and the goal of this experiment is to find the function of each gene within the worm. The connection between a worm's genotype and phenotype is important, because, believe it or not, human beings and worms share many of the same

Population: a localized group of individuals that belong to the same biological species, capable of interbreeding and producing viable offspring. c. Population genetics: the study of how populations change genetically over time. d. Gene pool: the total aggregate of genes in a

The human genome is constructed of four simple chromosomes, each of which is represented by a single capital letter; G, A, C, and T. These simple chemicals are the building blocks of life, and act as the blueprints for one of the most complicated biological structures in the known universe; the human. Strands of these chromosomes billions of letters long provide a uniqueness that guarantees individuality in a swiftly growing world. Is not individuality after all one of the most highly acclaimed

AP Biology: Unit 3: Cell Division & Genetics: Virtual Lab #4: Punnett Squares Instructions 1. Open the Virtual Lab: Punnett Squares: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/virtual_labs_2K8/labs/BL_05/index.html 2. The virtual lab simulation will be on the right side of the screen, and the “Question” column will be on the left side of the screen. 3. Click on the TV/VCR and watch the video. 4. Read the background information in the Question Column under “How can Punnett Squares help predict

“Just as the success of a corporate body in making money need not set the human condition ahead, neither does every scientific advance automatically make our lives more meaningful'; (Wald 45). These words were spoken by a Nobel Prize winning biologist and Harvard professor, George Wald, in a lecture given in 1976 on the Dangers of Genetic Engineering. This quotation states that incredible inventions, such as genetic engineering, are not always beneficial to society. Genetic engineering is “altering

has two sets of character determinants, or genes (Stableford 16). For instance, in regards to eye color, a child could receive one set of genes from his father that were encoded one blue, and the other brown. The same child could al so receive two brown genes from his mother. The conclusion for this inheritance would be the child has a three in four chance of having brown eyes, and a one in three chance of having blue eyes (Stableford 16). Genes are transmitted through chromosomes which reside

Muscles strong enough to flip over a tank. Eyes that see the night as clear as day. Perfect photographic memory. These sorts of human enhancements are found in video games like Halo 3 and other science fiction media. It seems that an average human of today will not be enough for the future. The demand for human enhancement is widely present. Professional sports leagues allow certain drugs like caffeine to be used. Sports players are often caught abusing steroids to gain an edge over the other players