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Describe 1 or 2 factors that would need to be considered for chloroplasts to function in an animal or a human.Describe 1 or 2 factors that would need to be considered for chloroplasts to function in an animal or a human.

Background When you look around at the world, you can see many examples that demonstrate how an object’s or a system’s structure relates to its function. The structure of a highway system, for example, can affect traffic flow. You can, no doubt, think of many other examples. In this Discussion Board assignment, you will look […]

What type of epithelial cells are found in the lining of the nose?

Identify (list) the two basic types of cells. Would you find proteins inside cells or cells inside proteins? (choose one answer) What two things make osmosis a special type of diffusion? What is a selectively permeable membrane? (Also called a semi-permeable membrane.) Explain what happens to a cell when placed in isotonic, hypotonic and hypertonic […]

Discuss how genome-wide association studies and brain imaging have contributed to our understanding of synesthesia.

Case Study CHAPTER 5 Beyond Mendel’s Laws Long QT Syndrome Roger Maxwell is very health-conscious. He runs, swims, and hikes; follows a low-carbohydrate diet; and generally feels great. He sees a physician when he needs to, in addition to annual physical exams at the large company where he is an engineer. He’d never allow himself to […]

Concepts and Applications

Case Study From your course textbook Case Workbook to Accompany Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications, read the assigned case study in the following chapter: “Beyond Mendel’s Laws” “Long QT Syndrome” In a 3- to 4-page Microsoft Word document, create a work sheet by answering the Questions for Research and Discussion provided for each case study. Cite any sources […]