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Gene editing is a process where DNA is altered so the organism or something given from the organism has a more desirable trait than the original DNA had to offer. This process has been used to complete many tasks, and many more completable tasks could be found in the near future. But the idea of gene editing has created an argument about its use. Many believe that gene editing is useful and doesn’t have any issues while others believe gene editing could be harmful to the human population and that

“Hana couldn’t bear to watch another execution on Piths square. So instead she concentrates her attention on the dirt beneath her nails trying hard not to let her eyes wander. The dark gray sky pushes down over the community creating an unsettling feel looming in the air. The Sentries then come into the center of the assembled citizens and throw a young man onto his knees. The dust settles before the young man begins to sob. The linen on his back already seeps of the darkening bloodstains from his

“How would you make a successful Egg Delivery Module?” When I was asked this question in science, I believed an Egg Drop Module would be easy to create. I was very wrong, though. The Egg Drop Module that my group constructed was not successful in keeping the egg safe. This is because of not anticipating the length of the drop and how hard the Egg Drop Module would hit the ground. If we had made changes, our module would have worked much better. Compared to my expectations, my group’s Egg Delivery

Proteins are the building blocks of the cells. Without them our cells would not have the genetic code they need to build up our bodies. Proteins are synthesised or made in the ribosome with the help of DNA and RNA. DNA is a double helix, or a twisted ladder shape, found in the nucleus and contains the genetic code for organisms. RNA is found in the nucleus or in ribosomes and is composed of the nucleotides ribose, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base. While in the nucleus, the RNA copies the genetic

the formation of reproductive cells (eggs and sperm) in a parent. An error in cell division called nondisjunction results in a reproductive cell with an abnormal number of chromosomes. For example, an egg or sperm cell may gain one or more extra copies of the X chromosome as a result of nondisjunction. If one of these atypical reproductive cells contributes to the genetic makeup of a child, the child will have one or more extra X chromosomes in each of the body's cells.” If you didn’t know why it was

Symbiosis is when two or more different species live in direct and intimate contact with one another, and is at the very cornerstone of modern ecosystems. Symbiosis is a fundamental function of our modern ecosystem, and is responsible for the majority of evolutionary developments. Without symbiosis, the delicately evolved modern ecosystem would not exist as almost every organism relies on another organism (Douglas,2010). This development of the ecosystem has resulted in the three separate types of

which gives a butterfly it’s unique colors, the length of its antennas DNA happens to be called amino acids. Before a caterpillar goes into it’s chrysalis it begins to eat a lot of food so it’s able to store energy which is a way of storing lipids. Cells As a caterpillar begins to go inside it’s chrysalis it has 4 stages where it sheds it skin. Butterflies are considered autotrophs because they feed off other organisms.

testing, safe application, and observations taken for generations, the potential good that could come from being able to edit human embryos would outweigh the potential hazards. CRISPR/Cas9, a system of molecules used to change the DNA in adult human cells and animal embryos, is used to eradicate devastating genetic diseases in humans before birth. CRISPR identifies the target DNA, which shows Cas9 the correct strands to slice (“CRISPR Treats Genetic Disorder”, 2016). This process has

Introduction: Metazoan body contains trillions of bacteria which live in symbiotic relationship with their host (Human Microbiome Project, 2012). Microbiota plays a crucial role in numerous metabolic processes such as digestion, immunity, nutrient metabolism. Microbial community present in a particular niche or organ has a specific functional capacity which contributes to survival and fitness of host (Costello et. al., 2009; Turnbaugh et. al., 2009a). Disturbances in microbial community relate to

as well as understanding more about life. Scientists (or humans in general) would have full control over the new created life because of the chemical dependencies and predators that scientists will use to control outcomes. Scientists will keep the cells dependent on chemicals so that if they were to somehow “escape”, they wouldn’t be able to survive in the world without the chemicals (Kotulak). Also with all the bacteria in the world, that has evolved over billions of years, the artificially created