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Biology seminar suggestions?

Biology seminar suggestions?

Hello everyone

Just received my final project... and its a seminar!
I have to talk about a topic regarding biotechnology or biology in general.  For instance, genetic engineering, stem cell research, genetically modified foods

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duddy

Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces ...

Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces ...

Citric acid is a major industrial chemical. It is produced biologically using Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) or mold (Aspergillus). Propose a metabolic engineering strategy to make the microorganism overproducer. You need only to discuss the biosyn

minjai0322   988   1 Reply

bio_man

Chemistry discussion board

Chemistry discussion board

Need help with the following discussion board   

1.) What are pheromones?
2.) Look up or identify a specific known pheromone. Describe it and how it works and any present or potential use. Identify at least three important

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AMU Lab Mod 6: Dilutions and Recrystallization

AMU Lab Mod 6: Dilutions and Recrystallization

Module 6 Lab: Dilutions and Recrystallization


Lab 6 Chemistry

All of the below was generated from the net, to which I added my own personal points to. I have lost the majority of my web pages, along with my references as

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bio_man

looking for these answer, please helpp me!!! thanks alot!

looking for these answer, please helpp me!!! thanks alot!

1) In ecosystems, why is the term cycling used to describe material transfer, whereas the term flow is used for energy exchange?

A) Both material and energy are recycled and are then transferred to other ecosystems as in a
flow.

bowie   1827   1 Reply

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Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should ant

Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should ant

Question 46 of 60   1.667 Points
Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should anticipate the greatest problems with seasonal freezing and thawing of the ground in which ecosystem?

 

   A. Alpine

Blah Blah   1374   1 Reply

bio_man

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engine

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engine

Jose cultivates a variety of plants for the fabric industry and is interested in genetically engineering fiber cell types. What cells type would he focus upon?

 

   A. Parenchyma cells.   
 

   B. Sieve tubes.   
 

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hankhill

SCIN130 NEED HELP!

SCIN130 NEED HELP!

Question 45 of 60   1.667 Points
Rick works for an engineering company that builds roads worldwide. He should anticipate the greatest problems with seasonal freezing and thawing of the ground in which ecosystem?

 

   A. Pampas

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bio_man

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given

Match each of the technologies numbered with its name as given below.
1) Biological tool used to cut a desired gene (insulin) from human DNA
2) Process of inserting the human insulin gene into a bacterial genome
3) Biological tool used

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kasy110

Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose...

Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose...

Hey friends! I still need help with the following questions on my final discussion board. Any help would be great

3.) Give an example of a specific animal that uses the pheromone you chose and what is uses it for.
4.) What is integra

lena213   2085   4 Replies

tink571937

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

Explain four features that make the M13 phage useful for genetic engineering.

colleen   1047   1 Reply

chemb

Population proliferation limit and cell senescence

Population proliferation limit and cell senescence

Hello,
I am trying to understand the importance of proliferation limits and cell senescence. In particular, one of my homework questions is asking to compare the proliferation limit of Embryonic Stem cells (ES) and fibroblasts and describ

alexia29   1212   2 Replies

germ

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the succes

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the succes

Describe a method developed by molecular biologists to easily observe the success of a genetic engineering procedure involving the ligating of a gene of interest into a plasmid.

colleen   695   1 Reply

bio_man

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

Describe three characteristics of an ideal cloning host for genetic engineering.

colleen   4207   1 Reply

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Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production

Explain how pathway engineering of Escherichia coli has aided in the production of indigo dye, used in blue jeans.

colleen   1302   1 Reply

sci_expert

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well a

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well a

Explain the role of the Ti plasmid in agricultural genetic engineering as well as its natural role in the environment.

colleen   1009   1 Reply

star

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

Discuss several uses of genetic engineering in the food industry.

colleen   657   1 Reply

star

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this mol

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this mol

Explain the properties of Bt-toxin, how this insecticide works, and how this molecule has been used in genetic engineering.

colleen   818   1 Reply

lewis

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, homozygous dominant individuals in a population are represented by

In the Hardy-Weinberg equation, homozygous dominant individuals in a population are represented by

               Campbell Biology: concepts and connections 7e Mastering Biology Exams Questions

Chapter 10 Molecular Biology of the Gene
Chapter 11. How Genes Are Controlled
Chapter  13. How

Nova14689   4864   5 Replies

bio2012

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper w

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper w

Some scientists are concerned that genetic engineering allows humans to tamper with evolution. Argue either for or against this position.

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barry

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

Describe some of the tasks that a engineering psychologist is likely to perform.

colleen   586   1 Reply

ThePsychic

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

AP BIOLOGY HELP!!How is genetic engineering used to produce novel biomedical & agricultural products?

pokerface   2844   1 Reply

lisa142

Which is better between AP Chemistry,AP Biology and AP Physics?

Which is better between AP Chemistry,AP Biology and AP Physics?

am a senior'12 am planing on either majoring in pharmacy or petroleum engineering in college i chose AP Biology for my senior year but i doubt they would help in either of my career choices. so your advises would be appreciated.

dylankp   3648   5 Replies

lisa201313

What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?

What is the most important section of Physics for a Civil Engineer?

I am a student at a community college right now and I am currently enrolled in PHY2048 (Physics with Calculus I). I have to say, I have read some of these questions and I feel so stupid compared to 99% of everyone on these posts, but that's aside fro

lgood4   460   1 Reply

dashylia

What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?

What are some good physics projects that are advanced enough to be in Intel Competitions?

Hello. I am needing some help brainstorming ideas for an Intel-level science project. I prefer something in the area of physics or astronomy. I especially like experiments having to do with new technologies for aeronautical and astronomical engineeri

dashin00   498   1 Reply

das1130

How do physics and engineering go together?

How do physics and engineering go together?

I just did a project in physics. It was the egg drop in which we had to construct a container with popsicle sticks and only given materials (such as rubberbands, paper clips, and a plastic bag) and we had to stick the egg in it and drop it from certa

julie   710   4 Replies

dastefster

Can a mechanical engineer specialize in nuclear physics?

Can a mechanical engineer specialize in nuclear physics?

I'm studying Mechanical engineering. I opted for this branch because of my love for Physics but now I think its not as much Physics as I had expected. Now I want to switch to pure Physics or Quantum or nuclear Physics. Is there any way I can do this

julie7   421   1 Reply

nzrodrigue

a little question on phisic of a black hole?

a little question on phisic of a black hole?

It's totally speculative because i'm an industrial engeneer and not a phisic nor an astrophisic and too much time has passed since my graduation so that my matematical skill has considerably deterorated. Moreover i never studied the relativity theory

dastefster   332   4 Replies

o2blea

With an engineering physics (electrical focus) undergraduate major,?

With an engineering physics (electrical focus) undergraduate major,?

would I be able to go to graduate school for physics or electrical engineering? My courses are as follows (ECE, Math, and PHYS related):
Calc I, Calc II, Multivariable calc, Diff. Equation, Diff. Equations Applied, and linear algebra.
Physics for en

datageekgh   428   1 Reply

dastefster

Should I major in Electrical Engineering?

Should I major in Electrical Engineering?

Currently, I am taking the second part of university physics: electricity and magnetism. To be honest, I think it's extremely boring and don't like it at all. Is this an indication that I should probably change my major? (I am a freshman.) Or should

dartz1221   499   2 Replies

darwin22

Should I take Engineering Physics 1 with Calculus 1, 2, or 3?

Should I take Engineering Physics 1 with Calculus 1, 2, or 3?

I have no prior experience with Physics or Calculus. I have a decent grasp on Algebra, and I'm taking College Trigonometry in the Fall. I need to know how I should take these classes, so that I know what I need to know before taking physics, but also

lgorman20101   529   2 Replies

julie

what is the progression of physics classes?

what is the progression of physics classes?

I have already taken three physics classes; their descriptions will follow at the bottom of this. What other classes should I take if I would like to eventually take a class in quantum electrodynamics (I would like to eventually learn about Feynman's

datageekgh   614   1 Reply

darwin22

Calculus-Based Physics During Summer?

Calculus-Based Physics During Summer?

I'm a Mechanical Engineering major and for the spring semester at my school I will be taking Calculus 3, Differential Equations, Physics 1 (Mechanics), and a computer methods class.  I already took a statics class as well as an AutoCad class.  During

julie   438   1 Reply

darwinshuffle

Worrying about electricity and magnetism - DECISION?

Worrying about electricity and magnetism - DECISION?

I'm trying to make the best, most informed decision here.

To be a full time student I must register for up to 12+ units. The only class available on the school's catalog is the second term of the physics sequence - electricity and magnetism. I do n

das1130   442   2 Replies

darwinian1

If I succeed in math but am average in physics, can I still be an engineer?

If I succeed in math but am average in physics, can I still be an engineer?

I am really good at math (algebra 1, geometry, precalculus, calculus 1 and continuing from there) I always get  A's in math but physics, I seem to have not as great as interest in. How much is an actual engineering job is physics based? should I forg

lgood4   709   5 Replies

datageekgh

AP Physics or Differential Equations?

AP Physics or Differential Equations?

Next year I will be a senior. I plan on majoring in BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING and therefore must take ap bio next year. To take ap bio I need to get rid of either differential equations or ap physics: electricity and magnetism.

Differential equations

lgood4   499   1 Reply

das1130

pls help me correct the grammar mistakes.. pls?

pls help me correct the grammar mistakes.. pls?

"Dad, how did you bring the elephant into this computer?" i questioned when i was 9 years old. Ever since, I?ve always fancied computers. Computing technology and the effect it has on the everyday lives of ordinary people has turned phenomenal. In a

Smith   613   1 Reply

rjlene

What is the mechanism involved in introducing RECOMBINANT DNA into empty bacteriophage heads?

What is the mechanism involved in introducing RECOMBINANT DNA into empty bacteriophage heads?

After construction of Recombinant DNA by Genetic Engineering Principles, how to introduce it into phage heads?

smithcherry   568   1 Reply

zzwChris

How do you determine the distance between the Earth and an object in space?

How do you determine the distance between the Earth and an object in space?

I'm an electrical engineer, so feel free to speak technically...

Yahoo just posted a link regarding the oldest object in the universe, at 13B years old.  My question is, how can you measure how far something is from earth?  How do we know it's 13B l

rkearl27   800   3 Replies

rjlene

Why is cross-polination not considered as controversial as direct genetic engineering?

Why is cross-polination not considered as controversial as direct genetic engineering?

To be fair, they're both pretty much the same process just using different methods.  Is it purely based on the suggested dark aura around the field of genetics that comes from uninformed public opinion?
Bugger, sorry I meant to put this in Botany, no

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