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Describe the pathway that transmits pain stimuli to the brain and the analgesic pathway that will...

Describe the pathway that transmits pain stimuli to the brain and the analgesic pathway that will lessen pain sensitivity.

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Question 2 Enzymes basically work by... A. Directly providing ATP for muscle contraction B. Lowering the...

Question 2

Enzymes basically work by...

A.

Directly providing ATP for muscle contraction

B.

Lowering the activation energy required to drive the reaction

C.

Combining with NAD+ to provide energy

D.

Helping oxygen attach to substrate during metabolism

E.

Both A and B

Anaerobic glycolysis yields a net gain of...

5 ATP

10 ATP

8 ATP

2 ATP

After a few minutes of easy jogging at a submaximal intensity, my oxygen consumption and heart rate reach a plateau and stay at that level for 20 to 30 minutes as I am jogging. With regards to oxygen consumption this would be an example of ...

A.

intermittent exercise

B.

an oxygen deficit

C.

incremental exercise

D.

a steady state

E.

homeostasis

Question 17

The RQ measured for a subject who has been jogging easily at 70% VO2max for about 40 minutes and is in a steady state will likely be?

A.

over 1.0

B.

close to .7

C.

close to .5


D.

close to .9

Question 57

A person exercises in their “fat burning zone” for 4 hours at 35% VO2peak. The O2 cost of exercise at that work rate is 0.5L/minute. Following exercise the subject rewards himself with an ice-cream sundae (700kcal). The following statement is true(assume 5kcal/lit of O2):

A.

The subject is in neutral energy balance

B.

The subject consumed fewer calories than they expended during exercise

C.

The subject consumed more calories than they expended during exercise

D.

Can’t say

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The Fragile-X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation in humans. The gene...

The Fragile-X syndrome is the most common inherited form of mental retardation in humans. The gene causing the disease has been cloned and shown to encode an RNA-binding protein that binds to a diverse yet specific pool of mRNA species in the brain. Based on what you know about RNA structure, do you think it likely that this protein binds to these RNA molecules using a similar mechanism that proteins use to bind DNA? Explain why or why not, and if not, propose another way that this protein may recognize these RNA species.

essay answer are limited to about 600 words

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RNA may fold back onto itself to form regions of double-stranded RNA. (a) Describe at least...

RNA may fold back onto itself to form regions of double-stranded RNA. (a) Describe at least two structures found in double-stranded regions of RNA. (b) What features of RNA contribute to the stability of these double-stranded RNA regions?

essay answer are limited to about 600 words

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In chickens, the presence of feathers on the legs is due to a dominant allele (F),...

In chickens, the presence of feathers on the legs is due to a dominant allele (F), and the absence of leg feathers is due to a recessive allele (f). The comb on the top of the head can be either pea-shaped, a phenotype that is controlled by a dominant allele (P), or a single comb controlled by a recessive allele (p). The two genes assort independently.

Assume that a pure-breeding rooster that has feathered legs and a single comb is crossed with a pure-breeding hen that has no leg feathers and a pea-shaped comb. The F1 are crossed to produce the F2. Among the resulting F2, however, only birds with a single comb and feathered legs are allowed to mate. These chickens mate at random to produce F3 progeny.

What is the expected phenotype ratio for the resulting F3 progeny? Express your answer as two numbers separated by colon.

feathered legs and single comb : no leg feathers and single comb =

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Read the paper below and answer the accompanying questions. ‘Whole-genome sequencing expands diagnostic utility and improves...

Read the paper below and answer the accompanying questions.

‘Whole-genome sequencing expands diagnostic utility and improves clinical management in paediatric medicine’ Stavropoulos et al. npj Genomic Medicine 1, Article number: 15012 (2016) doi:10.1038/npjgenmed.2015.12

How successful was the study at reaching conclusive clinically useful diagnoses?

Briefly describe the relationship between the CNV found and one disease phenotype – why does discovery of the variant provide a diagnosis (what gene is affected, how, what has that got to do with the disease?)

Briefly describe the relationship between the variant(s) found and one disease phenotype – why does discovery of the variant provide a diagnosis?

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1-What is true of people with O blood type? A) They possess an enzyme the adds...

1-What is true of people with O blood type?

A)

They possess an enzyme the adds a phospholipid to the surface of red blood cells

B)

They possess an enzyme that adds galactose to glycolipids the surface of red blood cells.

C)

They possess an enzyme the adds N-acetyl glucosamine to glycolipids on the surface of red blood cells.

D)

They lack an enzyme that adds a sugar molecule to glycolipids on the surface of red blood cells.

2-Which of the following is true of sphingolipids?

A)

They are components of cell membranes.

B)

They are used to build cerebrosides and gangliosides.

C)

They help protect cell membranes by forming a chemically resistant outer layer.

D)

All of the above are true

3-Which of the following is true of triacylglycerol AND glycerophospholipids?

A)

Both are made from fatty acids.

B)

Both are membrane lipids

C)

Both are amphipathic lipids

D)

Both are made from isoprene units

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Water is both a powerful force and critical to an organism’s survival. Explain how this can...

Water is both a powerful force and critical to an organism’s survival. Explain how this can be true of water, by providing a detailed example of each situation (including the chemistry aspect as needed).

There is a wide variety of survival strategies used by terrestrial organisms. Explain the difference between ectotherms and endotherms, and an example organism for each.

Many organisms live in environments that experience large changes, giving them seasons. Explain the differences between diapause, hibernation, and torpor. Provide a single organism example for each of the three terms and why that species must use this strategy.

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You decide to do to determine the effect of used cigarette butts on water from Morses...

You decide to do to determine the effect of used cigarette butts on water from Morses Creek, NJ and how it affects the water quality index. In the lab, you set up 3 large tanks of water from Morses Creek for the control group and 3 large tanks for the experimental group.

1. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

2. Name four dependent variables that you should measure.

3. What are three controlled variables?

4. Explain how you should set up the control group tanks. Then explain how you would set up the experimental group tanks.

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Please answer the following question in your own words. 1. The following relates to Natural Selection...

Please answer the following question in your own words.

1. The following relates to Natural Selection and the theory of evolution:

A. How is natural selection related to gene flow, how is it related to genetic drift, and how is it related to mutation.

B. Write a 7 sentence summary discussing how has the theory of evolution contributed to your understanding of humans as a biological species.

  

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According to their calculation of theta, the long term mtDNA Ne= 5000. Now assume that a...

According to their calculation of theta, the long term mtDNA Ne= 5000. Now assume that a single African mtDNA lineage migrates from Africa to European Neanderthals. How many years will it take before this single mtDNA lineage would fix in the Neanderthalhals population? Assume 30 years per generation.

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Question is: A man produces his alleged girlfriend’s medical documents which include a diagnosis of “vulvovaginitis”...

Question is: A man produces his alleged girlfriend’s medical documents which include a diagnosis of “vulvovaginitis” with the saline wet mount lab results showing flagellated protozoa. What is the likely diagnosis of the man? Explain your diagnosis.

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what is the best the best kind of media (agar or broth medium) to use for...

what is the best the best kind of media (agar or broth medium) to use for identification of the following bacteria:

  1. Staphylococcus aureus
  2. Escherichia coli
  3. Streptococcus pneumoniae

Examples of possible media choices may include: TSA, TSIA, MSA, MacConkey, Blood Agar, EMB, SIM, MR-VP, etc.

Also, provide reasoning behind each selection. Also list if each of the media used are selective and/or differential. What observable changes would you expect to see from the media after a proper incubation period with each bacterial species?

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Describe the relationship of yeast and humans?

Describe the relationship of yeast and humans?

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Reverse Transcriptase (RTase) is an enzyme found in HIV. What is the function of this enzyme...

Reverse Transcriptase (RTase) is an enzyme found in HIV. What is the function of this enzyme in HIV’s life-cycle? What are some uses of RTase for human applications?

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