What are the chemical and physical properties and the lytic/latent cycles of animal and plant viruses

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Directions:

Choose 7 of the following 10 questions listed below. Your answer for each

question should be a minimum of 150 words (half page). Please number your answers and print

the number of the question you are answering above your answers, e.g., “Question 3 answer.”

We suggest you write or print out the essay questions for handy reference as you develop your

answers.

  1. What were the historical scientific breakthroughs that led to our current understanding

of viruses, viroids, and prions?

  1. How do viruses, viroids, prions, and bacteria differ in terms of their biological identity

and method of infection?

  1. What are the chemical and physical properties and the lytic/latent cycles of animal and

plant viruses?

  1. How can viruses lead to cancer? Be sure to use specific examples (e.g. virus name and

the cancer it causes) to illustrate your points.

  1. You are growing Bacillus subtilis in nine 16,000-liter fermenters to produce enzymes for

industrial use. The Bacillus cultures had been growing for 2 days when the cells in one of

the fermenters lysed. Explain what happened in this fermenter.

  1. What are the defining characteristics of protozoa in general, and, specifically, how can

you differentiate the following phyla of protozoa: Archaezoa, Microspora, Amoebozoa,

Apicomplexa, Ciliophora, and Euglenozoa? Be sure to use specific examples (e.g. specific

species of protozoan) to illustrate your points.

  1. What are the defining characteristics and methods of reproduction of organisms

belonging to the Kingdom Fungi in general, and how can you differentiate among the

following three fungal phyla, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota, in terms of

their method of reproduction, method of obtaining nutrients, and importance to

humans?

  1. What are the distinguishing characteristics of lichens with regard to their nutritional

needs, and what are the roles of the fungus and the alga that make up lichens?

  1. Describe the physiological characteristics that differentiate the eleven major phyla

present in the Domain Bacteria and discuss the importance to humans or the

environment of representative member genera from each of these phyla.

  1. What is the Bergey’s Manual, and how is it used as a tool in the classification or

identification of bacteria?

Explain what this component includes in the early childhood classroom.

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As a teacher, you have the opportunity to share the knowledge you have gained in this course with your colleagues to support a collaborative approach to shared health, nutrition, and safety goals. For your Final Project, you will create a presentation for other educators in your center that is focused on the development of a program valuing health, nutrition, and safety.

For this presentation, imagine you are part of a team of teachers at an early childcare setting working toward accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). As part of this lengthy process, you have been tasked with the creation of a professional development training for teachers focused on enhancing effective health, nutrition, and safety practices at your center. Use the knowledge you have gained in this course, as well as practical application and research to support your presentation.

You can be creative for this project, but you must include the following:

  1. Introduction that states the purpose of the presentation
  2. Summary of what will be covered in the presentation
  3. Health (five to six slides/pages)
    1. Explain what this component includes in the early childhood classroom.
    2. Describe two to three strategies to support health and wellness in the classroom.
    3. Identify and describe at least two resources that teachers can utilize in their planning and implementation. These can be text or web-based resources.
    4. Create a family activity or newsletter that you can send home to support family engagement in fostering children’s overall health and wellness.
    5. Discuss one obstacle that teachers may encounter and a plan for how to deal with the challenge.
  4. Nutrition (five to six slides/pages)
    1. Explain what this component includes in the early childhood classroom.
    2. Describe two to three strategies to support nutritional choices and possible food allergies in children.
    3. Identify and describe at least two resources that teachers can utilize in their planning and implementation. These can be text or web-based resources.
    4. Create a family activity or newsletter that you can send home to support family engagement in fostering children’s nutrition.
    5. Discuss one obstacle that teachers may encounter and a plan for how to deal with the challenge.
  5. Safety (five to six slides/pages)
    1. Explain what this component includes in the early childhood classroom.
    2. Describe two to three strategies on safety in the early childhood classroom.
    3. Identify and describe at least two resources that teachers can utilize in their planning and implementation. These can be text or web-based resources.
    4. Create a family activity or newsletter that you can send home to support family engagement in supporting children’s safety.
    5. Discuss one obstacle that teachers may encounter and a plan for how to deal with the challenge.
  6. Closing You have two options for your Final Project.  You many either submit an 18- to 22-slide PowerPoint presentation (not including a title and reference slide) or you may choose to create a Prezi. You are able to use the free version of Prezi to create your presentation. Be creative in your delivery. Include visuals, audio, and video if you choose, but be thorough in your content. Your presentation must utilize at least eight scholarly sources, in addition to the course textbook. Be sure to address the required topics with critical thought, elaboration, and college-level writing. The PowerPoint or Prezi presentation must be formatted according to APA style, and it must include a title slide, reference slide, and citations where appropriate

How can viruses lead to cancer?

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  1. How can viruses lead to cancer? Be sure to use specific examples (e.g. virus name and the cancer it causes) to illustrate your points.
  2. What are the defining characteristics of protozoa in general, and, specifically, how can you differentiate the following phyla of protozoa: Archaezoa, Microspora, Amoebozoa, Apicomplexa, Ciliophora, and Euglenozoa? Be sure to use specific examples (e.g. specific species of protozoan) to illustrate your points.
  3. What are the defining characteristics and methods of reproduction of organisms belonging to the Kingdom Fungi in general, and how can you differentiate among the following three fungal phyla, Zygomycota, Ascomycota, and Basidiomycota, in terms of their method of reproduction, method of obtaining nutrients, and importance to humans 8.
  4. What are the distinguishing characteristics of lichens with regard to their nutritional needs, and what are the roles of the fungus and the alga that make up lichens?
  5. What is the Bergey’s Manual, and how is it used as a tool in the classification or identification of bacteria?

these answers have to be at least 150 words (about half a page), and referenced in APA format

The Public Needs to Know

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Assignment 2.1: The Public Needs to Know – Draft Version

Select one (1) of the scenarios on which to focus your informative paper. Research the topic and include credible sources to support claims. Identify your purpose clearly, incorporate audience needs, establish a desired tone, and organize information and / or claims effectively.

A. Your boss has asked you (a communication specialist) to write an informative paper about the free clinic that will be opening in your local neighborhood for those without medical insurance. Describe the process and benefits of the program for the public.

B. The state school board chairperson has asked you (a consultant on health and wellness) to write an informative paper about the recent changes to the national breakfast and lunch program to improve nutrition and health. Describe the process and benefits of the programs for parents.

C. The director of a local domestic violence shelter has asked you (a board member and volunteer for the organization) to write an informative paper about your local organization’s program. Describe the process and benefits of the program for the community members.

Write a three to four (3-4) page paper in which you:

1. Provide a clear thesis statement.

2. Describe the process (decisions, steps) involved in the program.

3. Explain the benefits of the program.

4. Develop a coherently structured paper with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

5. Provide three (3) relevant and credible sources to support claims. Note: Wikipedia and other Websites do not qualify as academic resources.

Your assignment must follow these formatting requirements:

 Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

 Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required page length.