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Explain how you know whether this trait is dominant or recessive.

Consider a phenotypic trait you have, such as blue eyes or brown hair, and respond to the following: Is it a dominant or recessive genetic trait? Explain how you know whether this trait is dominant or recessive. Use what you have learned about dominant and recessive alleles to support your response. Provide a scenario that […]

Genetic Engineering

Discussion Board 4: Genetic Engineering In the past 25 years, we have learned a lot about DNA, and are now able to manipulate genes.  Plants are genetically modified to possess desirable traits such as resistance to disease and to grow with less water and fertilizer.  There are even certain Idaho potatoes that all grow to the same size, so McDonald’s french fries are the same length!  Human genes are inserted into […]

Constitutional law was also a factor in the decision. Identify and discuss the Amendments that were addressed and their importance to this case.

Assignment Overview This assignment gives students the opportunity to review and dissect a legal decision, to identify its different elements, the types of laws, and basis for the decision. For this assignment, be sure to carefully read Chapter 1 from the text book as well as the case below, Simkins v. Moses H. Cone Memorial […]

Does obesity share anything in common with anorexia nervosa? Consider obesity causal factors and whether obesity is truly a mental disorder.

Biological causal factors of anorexia nervosa include genetic predisposition, serotonin regulation, and physiologic weight set points. Given the prevalence of this disorder, it seems unlikely that biological causes alone could account for it.   Research eating disorders using your textbook and the Argosy University online library resources. Based on your research, respond to the following: […]