POPULATION GENETICS (FRUITFLY) NAME: Christopher N. Anah CLASS: BIOL 2108L INSTRUCTOR: DR. JAMES BATTEY OVERVIEW: In this lab the Drosophila melanogaster fly species were used to do genetic test crosses. Students were taught how to manipulate phenotypes‚ collect data from F1 through the F4 generations‚ and analyze the results.INTRODUCTION: The basic principles of genetics are very often shared by a vast array of organisms. For that reason‚ it is usually only necessary to study the genetic structure
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Just as genetic testing could be used by employers to spot genetic deficiencies in potential employees‚ it can also be used by insurance companies to screen clients to see if they are genetically prone to specific diseases. The use of such tests is already a reality for life insurance companies‚ which have been given access to genetic test results that indicate whether or not the policy recipient has the genes for Huntington’s disease. Huntington’s disease is of particular interest to life insurance
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Joel Feinberg says that the harm principle can require certain types of actions. He agrees that the harm principle prevents harm from happening to the public but he also interprets the harm principle in a way that gives the public access to certain types of benefits that prevent harm. However‚ these benefits are made available by requiring taking action on the public. These benefits include but are not limited too‚ items such as paying taxes. By requiring the public to pay taxes then they are supporting
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There is emerging research on how the Internet can be an important component of a program that significantly increases student learning. This type of program requires students and teachers to have appropriate access to the Internet and instruction in its use. It also requires changes in curriculum content‚ instructional practices‚ and assessment to take advantage of the communication and information storage and retrieval strengths of the Internet‚ and to appropriately assess the types of learning
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indisputable‚ completely factual account of the shooting and its preceding events. Without the support of concrete evidence murder can not be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. I intend to show the conclusion‚ that George Zimmerman should not go to jail‚ is true because the argument is sound. I think my argument is valid because of the premises that support it. The first premise being that the Stand Your Ground Law in Florida permits the use of a fire arm in self defense. There is no definite proof that George
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Trait theory - Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Page 1 of 8 Trait theory From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Trait theory in psychology‚ is an approach to the study of human personality. Trait theorists are primarily interested in the measurement of traits‚ which can be defined as habitual patterns of behavior‚ thought‚ and emotion.[1] According to this perspective‚ traits are relatively stable over time‚ differ across individuals (e.g. some people are outgoing whereas others are shy)
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1. At a study session before a midterm exam you heard four of your friends chatting: Explain each statement‚ using utility analysis. a.“I think Joshua paid too much for his backpack.” --The speaker does not receive as many utils from shopping for backpacks as Joshua. b.“I gave Eddie $20. He really needed it more than I do.” --Money is not as important to this person‚ Eddie will get more utils out of each dollar then the person who gave him the money. c.“I didn’t go to the concert last night because
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Biotechnology Specification learning outcomes HSW statements Prior learning from KS 3 Exemplar teaching activities Main differentiation Resource sheets BTEC Links 3.1 Describe biotechnology as the alteration of natural biomolecules using science and engineering to provide goods and services 3.2 Describe a fermenter as a vessel used to cultivate microorganisms for the production of biomolecules on a large scale 3.3 Explain the need to supply suitable conditions in fermenters and the effect they
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My motivation/decision to serve in the U.S. military (USN) came from two experiences. First‚ in 1994 my older brother was graduating from high school and hadn’t really prepared himself for what that meant. A navy recruiter came to our house and spoke about the opportunities that the navy offered. I know I listened more than my brother did. In the end‚ my brother decided that the military was not for him and went off to junior college in Florida. Second‚ in 1995 during my first year of high school
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Dear Grace‚How are you and your family getting on? I hope everyone is fine. I await with eager anticipation to share with you that I spend a family vacation on a tropical island ended up with this wonderful holiday trip to Tioman‚ a popular Malaysian island resort which shot to fame as the island of Bali Hai in the Rodger’s & Hammerstein movie of ’South Pacific’. First day that we started our journey‚ we boarded the high-speed ferry from Kluang ferry terminal in Malaysia for the 2 hour journey to
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