MICROBIOLOGY
On example of a consortial arrangement might involve the use of complementary electron donors and acceptors to create a cyclic turnover of a compound. Draw an example of a cycle of this type, and explain where the energy and carbon inputs to the system are, as well as what role the cycled nutrient plays in each member of the consortium.
In: Biology
Ticks feed only on blood of vertebrates (both males and females blood-feed) and are generalist in terms of their feeding preferences (would feed equally well on mouse, lizard, bird, fox, etc.). Based on this information ticks would be best considered
White-footed mouse would be best considered
In: Biology
Describe the process of protein synthesis in prokaryotic cells.
Begin with a gene in the DNA and throughly explain all of the steps of transcription (initiation , elongation, termination and one type of termination.
Describe translation(initiation, elongation, termination) that result in the formation of a functional protein. Be specific as to the mechanism of each step.
In: Biology
Microbiology
a) For each of the following parameters, indicate a method/approach that could be used to estimate it.
- Bacterial activity in the water of a lake
- The fraction of bacteria that are metabolically active in the water of a lake
- The number of cells of a particular phylogenetic group of microorganisms, e.g. methanogens
b) Design enrichment cultures for the following types of bacteria. Recall the Winogradsky column
Organisms |
Energy source |
Carbon source |
Terminal electron acceptor |
Incubation conditions (anoxic/oxic, light, etc.) |
Cyanobacteria |
||||
Purple sulfur bacteria |
||||
Denitrifying bacteria |
||||
Sulfate reducers |
In: Biology
)Explain how mutants have and can be useful in understanding which photoreceptors are involved in a response.
In: Biology
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a disease caused by a mutation in collagen (type X), which causes the infected individual to have brittle bones that easily fracture. Collagen typically has a triple helical structure consisting of three intertwined polypeptide chains (as shown below) with each polypeptide chain having a glycine every third amino acid.
While Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by a variety of mutations, a single amino acid change is sufficient to cause certain forms of the disease. If the mutation resulted in the glycine being changed to another amino acid, which amino acid do you think would be most likely be responsible for this disease? In a sentence, explain your choice.
Write down both the tRNA and coding DNA sequence for the amino acid found in the wild-type protein. Make sure to label the 5’ and 3’ ends.
Where in the cell would collagen be produced? Briefly explain why.
In: Biology
COVID-19 What do you learn of it, How protect my selves, and What is most important .
Need 500 words for this question to be answered.
In: Biology
In: Biology
Which bacterial group is most suitable for water biotreatment?
A. R-tactics
B. L-tactics
C. K-tactics
D. All of the above
Which of the following is an interaction between two microorganisms that positively affects the survival and activity of both microorganisms?
A. Mutualism
B. Amensalism
C. Commensalism
D. Competiton
Which microbial species can not dominate in an ecosystem with a high concentration of nutrients?
A. An oligotrophic sepcies
B. The species with the highest maximum growth rate
C. An acidophilic species
D. A species with the highest efficiency of biomass synthesis
Please with reason
In: Biology
Your neurobiology lab primarily studies gene expression of distinct brain regions to better understand mechanisms behind memory loss. Your task as a new graduate student is to create libraries of Olfactory Bulb and Hippocampus rat brain regions. Propose an experiment (simple steps, flow chart...) to accomplish this.
In: Biology
The authors genotypes 287 F2 plants. What are the expected numbers of genotype, given the proportions you determined in b? (1 pt)
72 homozygous Dn, 72 homozygous Dg, 143 heterozygous DnDg <- this is the answer I found
Imagine that the observed numbers of F2 individuals of each genotype are: 3 DnDn, 144 DnDm, and 140 DmDm. Perform a Chi-square analysis to determine whether the authors can reject the null hypothesis of equal segregation of alleles.
In: Biology
Define and describe the following terms:
a. Gastriliths:
b. X-organ:
c. Sinus gland:
d. Ecdysis:
e. Y Organ:
In: Biology
MICROBIOLOGY
Describe a mutualistic relationship between a eukaryotic host and a prokaryotic symbiont in detail. Explain what benefit each organism gets from the association? In the context of evolution by natural selection, do you think these relationships are likely to strengthen or weaken over time? Justify your answer
In: Biology
The H+/ATP ratio is variable between ATP synthase isolated from different organisms. Explain the difference and provide a possible explanation for why the reaction stoichiometry is not conserved across species.
In: Biology