Explain the growth curve of microorganism and the factors involved in each phase. ​

Discuss the factors affecting the permeability of the plasma membrane. Cite references

EXPLAIN how the PMF is produced and Describe TWO ways it is used to do work.

Reflect on the following questions in a 150-300 word response:

How do cooperation and sociality in non-human primates compare to humans? In what ways are they similar? In what ways are they different? What is the most surprising thing about cooperation and sociality in non-human primates to you?

Remember to cite your references, as needed.

What is Eutrophication and how it can impact the microbial diversity in ecosystems?

What is the bacterial biofilm? What are the conditions that favor its formation and its disassembly? And what is its medical importance?

Complete the table above on the regions of the neuron, their primary function(s), and a specific protein that supports that function. Explain your choice of protein.

What is the principle, purpose of the gram stain and the applications of the acid-fast, spore, and negative stains? Explain!

While considering cell signaling, what are two factors that can influence the speed of cell signaling within a cell?

Microbes can be classified according to the range of temperature in which they can grow.

Describe the different categories of microbes with temperature requirements for growth.

Give examples of microorganisms in each category of temperature tolerance

Before reading these articles, state your current knowledge and opinion about the importance of pollinators to plants and other organisms such as humans. Then read about from the websites of Colony collapse of bees and colony collapse disorder. Then answer the following questions:

Define colony collapse disorder. and why we should be concerned. If you do not think this is a concern state your evidence for this opinion as well.

Are you surprised by the economic impact of colony collapse disorder?

If pollinators are eliminated in an ecosystem how will this affect the genetic diversity of the population?

What should or could be done to limit the effect of or help eliminate this problem?

Predict how BOTH the ability to generate an action potential AND the shape of the action potential might change under the following conditions. Explain your answers.

-Decrease in extracellular K⁺ concentration

-Increase in number of Na⁺ leak channels

-Blocking of Na⁺/K⁺ATPase with ouabain

-Decrease in extracellular Na+ concentration