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An ancient plant called horsetail contains 216 chromosomes. How many homologous pairs of chromosomes does it contain? How many chromosomes are present in its cells during metaphase?
Colchicine is a poison that binds to tubulin and prevents its assembly into microtubules; cytochalasins are compounds that bind to the ends of action filaments and prevent their elongation. What effects do you think that these two substances would have on cell division in animal cells?
If you could construct an artificial chromosome, what elements would you introduce into it, at a minimum, so that it could function normally in mitosis?
Staining isn't the only way scientists distinguish between different types of bacteria. Suggest another method that could distinguish among different types of bacteria that appear similar under the microscope. Explain how this method would work. (Hint: Different species may have different nutritional or metabolic requirements.)
Compare and contrast DNA and RNA. Discuss why humans did not evolve with one central repository of DNA, but rather it is replicated throughout the body? Your assignment should be 250-500 words in length. APA.
Use one of the topics explored so far in class to explain the statement: "Science is a process in which one discovery builds upon others. Some theories are wrong, but still contribute to the process." We have discussed evolution, how traits are passed through generations, cells, dna. Please explain in 4-5 sentences
What is autophagic intracellular digestion? Why is this type of intracellular digestion intensified in an organism experiencing starvation?
Describe the specific phenotype of the fruitless mutation at different temperature (20oC and 35oC). Assume all flies are 3 days old (not recently emerged from pupa stage), in your own words. Describe the specific phenotype of the fruitless mutation at different temperature (20oC and 35oC). Assume all flies are 3 days old (not recently emerged from pupa stage), in your own words.
How opportunities in mining and trade out west impacte value
: Identify events surrounding the Native American assimilation efforts, specifically the Dawes Act. Distinguish how opportunities in mining and trade out west impacted values during the Gilded Age or were impacted by values of the Gilded Age.
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Explain how predator and prey populations control each other
: Explain how predator and prey populations control each other. Your explanation should include discussion of things like population cycles and carrying capacities. What significant differences would you expect in relative population sizes between a..
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What will be the ph of solution
: Make a 100ml of 1M homogeneous solution of acetaminophen (weak acid). - Identify the S0, Si and St parts in this solution. What will be the pH of this solution?
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To offer new subscribers one of three gifts
: The publisher of a sports magazine plans to offer new subscribers one of three gifts: a sweatshirt with the logo of their favorite team, a coffee cup with the logo of their favorite team, or a pair of earrings also with the logo of their favorite ..
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What is autophagic intracellular digestion
: What is autophagic intracellular digestion? Why is this type of intracellular digestion intensified in an organism experiencing starvation
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How much work must be done to pump
: How much work must be done to "pump" 6910 J of heat energy into the house?
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Consultant to the vp of marketing for old navy
: Imagine you have been hired as a consultant to the VP of marketing for Old Navy, a subsidiary of Gap Inc. The VP wants to get an objective opinion from someone outside the company who is familiar with current marketing basics.
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What is the ph of a mes solution
: What is the pH of a .2M MES solution? - What percentage of the cysteinyl sulfhydryl group is deprotonated at pH 9.0 if cysteine's thiol pK is 8.37?
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What is the difference in travel time for light
: What is the difference in travel time for light that travels only through space to the moon and back and light that travels through the atmosphere and space?
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