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Be certain to describe three or more ways in which the plant cell and the solar cell are similar to each other, as well as three or more ways in which they are different from each other. In addition
What is the relationship between an increase in light intensity and photosynthetic rate in leaves from a corn plant? How does this relationship compare with tomato plants.
In the absence of the light reactions of photosynthesis, which components would be required to make the Calvin cycle proceed.
Explain the process of CAM photosynthesis using native plants as examples of the process in action. Feel free to consult outside sources for additional data to support your discussion.
The whooping crane population was down to twenty-one individuals in 1944. Today there are more than 300. What can you speculate about their genetic diversity and what this means to their long-term s
Humans shape their environment in ways that other organisms cannot. Are humans subject to the same pressures of natural selection as other organisms? Why or why not.
What are some events that facilitate rapid evolution.
(a) Why we use scientific names written in Latin (and sometimes Greek) and (b) The importance of binomial nomenclature in naming organisms. Give examples of three scientific names (in correct binomi
How can having high levels of serum sodium ions (high salt diets) contribute to the disease of hypertension (high blood pressure). Describe how these high levels of sodium ions can increase blood vo
You are investigating the Bmp4 gene, which is involved in beak development, in the Darwin's finch Geospiza fortis. You find a DNA polymorphism, a single-base difference between two alleles at this
Genetic differences between humans & chimps What are the differences between human, chimpanzee and their common ancestor, on the chromosome and genome levels.
In what ways are species more "fluid" than even 20th century biologists might have believed? To what extent was Darwin's description of species as "convenient constructions" accurate? Are species re
Why do the sizes of populations tend to remain fairly stable despite the large numbers of offspring which can be produced.
Propose an explanation as to why there is a relatively high incidence of dwarfism among the Old Order Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Which of the following is NOT an instance of evolutionary change
According to the Theory of Evolution, Natural Selection is the mechanism by which evolution occurs. The process of natural selection is based on the following four postulates.
What were two results of this extinction event.
You have decided to do an in-depth study of these two species. In order to get your research grant, you must first develop some predictions about what you will find.
Examine mutations and sexual recombination, which are sources of genetic variation.
Discuss and defend what attributes you would use to define biological success among animals. Are humans a biological success by these standards? Why or why not.
The bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium has only 517 genes of which only about 250-350 code for essential proteins.
Explain the evidence that suggests hominins did not evolve in a straight line leading directly to our species.
During the past 50 years, more than 200 species of insects that attack crop plants have become highly resistant to DDT and other pesticides.
Found below is a list of terms (a to f) that play a role in evolution or breeding and some statements (1 to 4) that could apply to these terms. On the line following each statement, write the letter