strayer sci115 week 1 to week 7 discussion latest 2015 november

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week 1.6px;=”” font-stretch:=”” normal;=”” line-height:=”” 1.3;=”” color:=”” rgb(51,=”” 51,=”” 51);=”” background-color:=”” rgb(230,=”” 230,=”” 230);”=””>”Species and Scientific Correction”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following three (3) bulleted options.Imagine you are explaining to a friend what the term species means. In your own words define the term species then provide three (3) examples of different species. Next determine three (3) ways that species within a genus are often related to one another. Furthermore, in your response briefly describe how the word “related” is being used when discussing species and genus.Go to The Economist Website to read the article titled “Beetles and Bugs”, dated July 18, 2015, located .economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21657765-novel-approach-pest-control-beetles-and-bugs”>here. Choose three (3) main points you found interesting in the article then summarize each of your chosen main points including in your summary connections made to the material covered in Chapter 1 of your textbook. Provide examples of the connections in your response.Science is believed to be self-correcting. A 2010 article from Psychology Today entitled, “Why science is self-conducting”, argues that scientific misconduct is the rationale for science correction. View this article, which is found .psychologytoday.com/blog/ulterior-motives/201008/why-science-is-self-correcting”>here then summarize the main points of the article you found most significant. Next in your response take a stance as to whether or not you believe that science is self-correcting. Be sure to provide support for your stance. Lastly, discuss three (3) reasons why you believe or do not believe that self-correcting science or disproven theories are good for science Justify your response.week 2″Mitochondria, Water, Molecules, and Cell Structures”Note: Online students, please respond to one (1) of the following four (4) bulleted options.The cell is comprised of very important components including the mitochondria. Please view this video describing mitochondrial disease which is found .youtube.com/watch?v=U3F_nUR1wlA”>here. Keep in mind that one of the symptoms of mitochondrial disease is fatigue (weak and tired). Next discuss two (2) functions of mitochondria and why you believe each of these functions is important. Then explain two (2) ways that the inability of mitochondria to perform their proper function can account for mitochondrial disease symptoms. Justify your response.Water is essential to life. Briefly discuss three (3) properties of water then explain what is meant by the structure of water accounting for each of its properties. Next choose one (1) of the properties of water below and explain two (2) ways the property can be useful for living systems.CohesionAdhesionHigh Specific HeatFloating IceGood Solvent PropertiesDissociation of water moleculesAre you really what you eat? Many of us have heard the saying, “you are what you eat”. Please view the quick crash course on carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins .youtube.com/watch?v=H8WJ2KENlK0&list=PL3EED4C1D684D3ADF&index=3&feature=plpp_video”>here then describe the processes needed to distinguish whether a biological molecule is a carbohydrate, lipid, or protein. Next consider your daily intake of foods this week and note the various carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins you ingested. Discuss three (3) ways that your .homeworkminutes.com/question/view/118036/strayer-sci115-week-23-and-4-discussions-latest-2015-november#”>diet relates to the molecules of life and their function. Justify your response.Consider three (3) structures and functions of a cell then provide a 100 to 250 word explanation based on the following question: “How do varied membrane composition and the structural features of molecules in different cells contribute to membrane function?”week 3″Energy Sources and Energy for Life”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following three (3) bulleted items.Discuss three (3) types of energy sources used by cells then provide two (2) examples of when / in what cells / situations your chosen energy sources are used. Next describe two (2) forms of transport within the cell and the specific energy source used in each form of transport.The effectiveness of dieting has been debated for years. There are several diets available including Atkins, Zone, Carbohydrate, Weight – Watchers, Jenny Craig, Dukan, Mediterranean, or 22 Day Vegan. Choose two (2) diets that were listed previously then explain four (4) effects each of your selected diets has on one’s energy and overall health including any hazardous effects.Review the animation on enzymes found .mheducation.com/sites/0072495855/student_view0/chapter2/animation__how_enzymes_work.html”>here then in your own words define the term enzyme. Next choose one (1) enzyme of your choice then determine its function in the bodyweek 4″DNA and RNA, Genes, Mutations, and Gene Therapies”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following four (4) bulleted items.Examine three (3) differences between DNA and RNA then explain two (2) main reasons why DNA is the most favorable molecule for genetic material. Next suggest how RNA compares to DNA in regards to genetic material.Go to The Guardianwebsite and read the article titled “Mind-control device lets people alter genes in mice through power of thought” found .theguardian.com/science/2014/nov/11/mind-control-device-alter-genes-mice”>here. Next discuss three (3) main points of the article you found most significant then explain two (2) ways the article you read relates to this week’s lesson. Provide examples of this relation with your response.Mutations are the original source of genetic variation. Explain how mutations can be either beneficial or harmful then provide an example for each. Next identify a disease, which is caused by a mutation, and then describe the biological basis of your chosen disease. In your response be sure to note the exact disease causing mutation.Briefly describe the biology behind DNA-based Vaccines and Gene Therapy. Next suggest what you believe are the major similarities and differences between these two (2) therapies. Which do you believe is the best option? Justify your response.week 5week 5″Cells and Cancer and Mitosis and Meiosis”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following three (3) bulleted items.Listen to one (1) of the following podcasts listed below:NPR Podcast: Can healthy eating reverse some cancers? Available .npr.org/2015/07/31/426842528/can-healthy-eating-reverse-some-cancers”>here.Dana Farber Podcast: Sugar and Cancer. Available .dana-farber.org/itunes/cancer_and_nutrition/nutrition_and_cancer-sugar.mp3″>here.Briefly summarize the podcast you have selected then discuss whether or not you believe that dieting can reverse cancer or if dieting impacts your risk of cancer. Justify your response.Name two (2) similarities and two (2) differences between mitosis and meiosis I and II. Next state three (3) benefits of genetic variation which result from meiosis. Which benefit do you believe is most significant? Justify your response.Read the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology article entitled, “Mitosis at a Glance” which is found .ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4211232/”>here. Next summarize three (3) major points made in the article then define the term cancer in your own words. Lastly, describe what occurs when there are problems during mitosis then provide an example of a disease that results from abnormal mitosis.week 6week 6″Inheritance and Genetic Engineering”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following three (3) bulleted items.Read the Hastings Science and Technology Law Journal entitled, “Concerns Associated with Expanding DNA Databases” found .org/articles/concerns-associated-with-expanding-dna-databases/”>here then briefly discuss your understanding of DNA fingerprinting technology. Next debate whether or not you would submit your DNA to a national DNA fingerprint database. Justify your response.Read the Molecular Therapy article entitled, “The State of Gene Therapies: The FDA Perspective found .nature.com/mt/journal/v20/n5/full/mt201251a.html%20″>here then briefly describe your understanding of gene therapy technology. Next take stance as to whether or not you think genetic therapy is dangerous when using human clinical trials. Justify your response.Explain in 100 to 250 words the science behind why human eyes come in so many colors. Next briefly discuss your understanding of Mendelian and non-Mendelian patterns of inheritance then describe how human eye color can be determined in relation to patterns of inheritance.week 7week 7″Evolution”Note:Online students, please respond to one (1)of the following three (3) bulleted items.Using the internet and Strayer databases choose three (3) recent advances in genetics, development, and geology and explain two (2) ways your chosen advances have enriched our understanding of evolution. Next suggest two (2) ways that new sources of evidence for evolution can help to corroborate observations that were made by early evolutionary thinkers.Read the Science article entitled, “Humans have more primitive hands than chimpanzees” found .sciencemag.org/evolution/2015/07/humans-have-more-primitive-hands-chimpanzees”>here. Next provide a brief summary of the article and discuss whether or not you think humans have more primitive or advanced hands than chimpanzees. Justify your response.Read the Economist article entitled, “Evidence of past tsunamis may indicate the likelihood of future ones” found .economist.com/news/science-and-technology/21656640-evidence-past-tsunamis-may-indicate-likelihood-future-ones-knowing”>here then provide a 100-250 word argument for or against the idea that past events will be a predictor of future tsunamis based on what you have learned about fossil evidence.

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