Directions: Answer ALL four of the following questions/prompts in complete sentences and paragraphs. Type your answers directly in the text entry box below. You will be graded on the level of detail you include in your essays and the accuracy of the information you present. This exam is open-book so I expect you to include … Read more
Discussion Topic Inheritance of Genetic Disorders This unit we are learning about the inheritance pattern of genetic disorders. Some disorders require only a single copy of a mutated gene; these are dominant disorders. Other disorders are recessive in which two copies of the mutated gene are required. Some disorders are carried on one of … Read more
Discussion Topic Genetically Modified Organisms Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are organisms in which the genetic material (DNA) has been altered in a manner that does not occur naturally. The technology allows individual genes to be transferred from one organism into another, also between non-related species. 1. Describe two specific examples of a commercially used … Read more
This discussion is about international markets and strategy. Conduct research on current events relating to one of the unit concepts of interest to you. Then, share your findings in an initial post. Try to choose a concept that has not been, or is rarely, addressed by your classmates. Review peers’ findings and then engage in an … Read more
Discussion Topic Inheritance of Genetic Disorders This unit we are learning about the inheritance pattern of genetic disorders. Some disorders require only a single copy of a mutated gene; these are dominant disorders. Other disorders are recessive in which two copies of the mutated gene are required. Some disorders are carried on one of … Read more
Go to the EPA website and learn about Are any of these options and/or types of programs available in YOUR local community/village/town? Which ones? Explain. What about in your home? Explain. If none are used in your local town or home, which could be? Explain. Please outline in your own words, one new thing … Read more
Identify a protein, nucleic acid or other biochemically relevant molecule. Write one paragraph that briefly describes the molecule (or molecules), their function, composition and importance. Include two or more references. Journal references, not web sites. This description can be more historical and an overview- it need not be the latest bleeding edge research. Introduce us … Read more
Assignment Due February 15 at 11:59 PM Strategic Plan vs. Business Continuity Plan Strategic Planning and Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans are crucial in the healthcare field. These plans assist the healthcare organization in meeting its goals and vision even when the unexpected events do occur. Preparedness is important to minimize disruption and … Read more
Chapter 7 and 9 Discussion Questions: Answer each, providing the page number in your book that you found the answer is required for each question. 1. Referring to page 179 and Exhibit 7.2 on page 180, provide a brief description of a written charter for an improvement project. 2. Referring to pages 188 -190 … Read more
Considering transgenics only, what genetic characteristic would you incorporate into another species? Why? How would this benefit society or some segment of society? Be sure to discuss how the process would work. What is the source of the trait? What would the target species be?