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Description/explanation of possible solutions, (c) Use/understanding of core class concepts, (d) Integration of multiple concepts from the class, and (e) Use of correct grammar, spelling and composition conventions

“Explain what you consider to the primary threat to the survival of Mark Watney on Mars.” Be sure to use the fundamental physical and physiological principles we have covered in this class in your essay. Notes: (1) The software for Blackboard Learn will run your essay through a digital comparison with published sources, online sources, and the material of […]

What percentage of the base pairs are altered each day?

Problem Set 6 – Problems on Gene Expression/Repair and Protein Synthesis/Degradation (3 problems): 16. The DNA in a human non-gametic cell contains 6 billion base pairs. It is estimated that about 10,000 DNA changes occur in each cell in one day. These are quickly repaired so that only a few (1 to 5) mutations accumulate […]

What type of aneuploidy is exhibited? (monosomic, disomic, trisomic, etc.) What conditions are associated with this type of aneuploidy? Which chromosomes are impacted?

Aneuploidy Aneuploidy is a condition in which the human cell has more than the normal 46 chromosomes- 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes along with 1 pair of sex chromosomes. Some examples of aneuploidy you may be familiar with includes Down’s Syndrome, but there are many other conditions associated with aneuploidy that you may not have […]

You should research that disease using your textbook and one outside source. How is this disease inheritance different from the inheritance of a trait in part one?

our paper will have two parts. The first portion requires that you make an analysis of five listed traits, that are each determined by a single gene. The second portionrequires that you choose a disease state from a list of illnesses that have a multifactorial pattern of causes. Part one : Make an assessment of your personal traits, and record the […]