Personal Statement As a future biology graduate from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University, I would love to apply for the Lab Technician internship position for Piper Clinical Solutions. My intrigue in biology dates back to my freshman year of high school. I remember sitting in my science class, captivated by the way my teacher taught science. The passion that she had for science heavily inspired and encouraged me to pursue a career in biology, specifically genetics. My interest in genetic
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Calculus formation happens in a sequence of three steps including pellicle formation, biofilm formation, and mineralization. The first step in calculus formation is the development of a pellicle. A pellicle is an organic substance made of mucoproteins that quickly forms within minutes of being detached from the tooth surface. The next step is biofilm maturation where the biofilm forms in layers. Microorganisms grow and colonize on the growing pellicle. There are many morphologic forms of bacteria
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Cystic Fibrosis Cystic fibrosis changes the cells that produce mucus, sweat, saliva and the digestive secretions, resulting in thick and tenacious secretions. The thick secretions cause obstruction of airway, ducts and passageways. The mutation of Chromosome 7 and transmission that follows an autosomal recessive pattern has been isolated to the genetic defect that leads to cystic fibrosis (Story, L. (2018). Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disorder most commonly inherited disease in
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A plant cell is like a jungle because the organelles in a plant cell are very similar to the organisms in a jungle. Both of these things are very different, but when you think about what’s inside of a plant cell and a jungle, it’ll make sense. The nucleus of a cell is known for controlling the organelles and their functions. In shorter words, it’s the boss of the cell. A lion’s nickname is “the King Of The Jungle”, so this proves the point that they are related in a way. Lions are also known as
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Throughout history, black people have accomplished incredible things. They have become representations of hope for those who have also struggled. They have made incredible contributions to science, education, and society. Although many believe he is to be accredited with the invention of peanut butter, George Washington Carver actually gave peanuts a numerous amount of uses. According to Manning Morable on a Carver biography, “George Washington Carver's greatest accomplishment was in being a role
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Although Jared Diamond makes some interesting and controversial points, I would look at the Neolithic Revolution as a necessary evil on the path towards a better future. Sure, the adoption of agriculture led to a temporary decline in living standards, but without it we are just smart animals. Agriculture isn't a mistake, it's a necessary foundation for civilization. Without the solid base of knowing where our next meal is coming from, we'd have stalled in our cultural development; we'd have got as
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A mutation is a change in DNA, which is the instructions for how to create the organism, and the mutation is when the DNA differs from what it was supposed to be when it replicated itself. The letters A, T, G, and C represent the bases adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine; in addition, the order the bases are in make up the instructions of the genetic code. The instructions of DNA are matched with amino acids the cells use to create proteins. The molecular basis of DNA mutations is a change in
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The Caldwell Laboratory at The University of Alabama is studying diseases of the nervous system through the model organism C. elegans. This organism was the first animal to have its entire genome revealed through a genome project, and 60% of genes affiliated with human diseases have an ortholog in C. elegans. Earthworms are transparent, making organ study simple, and they have a defined anatomy. Additionally, their two-week lifespan make them extremely attractive as a model organism. Almost all
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How Genetics Affect Me And Others Xavier Mutation, Heritability, and genetic disorders are three major different type of genes. These different genotypes have not really affected me myself but , have effected many different people around the world. This essay will describe three different types of genomes that are effective. Many people in this world have problems or have to deal with some certain genes such as genetic disorders. Other genomes like mutation, and hybrid can be good or bad. First
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The objectives of the experiments performed in the past three weeks were to induce mutagenesis in the E.coli K-12 strain W3110 through short ultra violet light (UV). This particular strain of E.coli lacked photolyase (phr) and the uvr system, which are non-mutagenic repair mechanisms. A survival curve was constructed based off various irradiation times and number of viable cells obtained. Mutant strains were then isolated and purified on MacConkey (MAC) plates to rule out false positives. During
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