Describe the difference between threshold and non-threshold dose
response curves. Give one example of a disease...
Describe the difference between threshold and non-threshold dose
response curves. Give one example of a disease or condition that
fall into each category. (2 points)
Describe the difference between a repressible operon and an
inducible operon. Give an example of either type of operon and
describe the mechanism by which the operon responds to an
environmental cue.
Describe the differences between general transcription factors
and specific transcription factors and their impact on gene
expression.
Compare and contrast microRNA (miRNA) and synthetic RNA
(siRNA). Be sure to include their occurrence in nature, and their
mechanism(s) of action.
What determines the difference between scientific knowledge and
non-scientific knowledge?
Give an everyday example that illustrates the difference between
acceleration and velocity. Give an example of uniform and
accelerated motion.
Why do people mistake what is in diet energy drinks for actual
energy?
Think about your energy intake today. Pick one food and identify
the chain of energy that led to it. What trophic level do you eat
from most? Where will the energy that you ingest eventually wind
up?...
1. Exposure/dose:
a. Define and discuss the significance and differences between
exposure-response evaluation and dose-response assessment.
b. Give an example of how each would be used.
2. Define the following terms and describe how they are
used.
a. RfD
b. RfC
c. NOAEL
d. LOAEL
e. MDD
3. Formaldehyde is a chemical that has been known to be present
in certain types of flooring.
a. List the chemical properties of formaldehyde.
b. List the physical properties of formaldehyde
c. List...
Explain the difference between shared and non-shared
environments, and give examples (one for each kind of environment)
of how they can lead to similarities and differences between a set
of siblings.