Name: Duc Le Drawer/Group #: 15 PS ID #: 1173948 Three digit mutant code: 200 BIOL 3311 Spring 2015 Lab Section: 14707 Date: 02/06/2015 TA Instructor Name: Tess Doumas Writing Assignment 1: Description of Unknown Mutant Allele Phenotype The unknown mutant gene present in the mutant Drosophila melanogaster causes a change in the wild type phenotypic trait. When we compare the mutant to the wild type, we observe a difference in eye color. We set up multiple comparisons based
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Stature Identification Stature identification has traditionally been done using formulae based on long bone ratios compared to overall stature. However, new research by Wilson et al. evaluating the formulae has indicated that stature formulae have become outdated. They covered different formulae using long bones in order to determine which are more accurate and in which populations (Wilson 2010). They point out the fact that some formulas work well in one population but not another. As a result,
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Holoprosencephaly (HPE) is a cephalic disorder that occurs during embryonic development. The disorder prevents the normal separation of the frontal lobe (prosencephalon) into 2 separate bilateral hemispheres. In most severe forms, death occurs prior to birth. In some cases, it can prevent normal facial structure from developing resulting in structural abnormalities of the eyes, nose, and lip. The extent of seriousness of holoprosencephaly varies. The most serious form of HPE is known as alobar holoprosencephaly
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have been conducted, and the evidence is inconclusive no clear data proves that humans are by nature inherently violent or aggressive. Though biological, socialization and cultural histories do help shape our behavior, but to what extent our ancient genetic codes impact our behavior is still being scientifically
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doomsdays and mutant clones yet, the reality is genetic engineering on this level could change lives and families in the very way treatments deemed ethical already do. For hundreds of years, people have died from mosquitos infected with the Malaria virus yet, we havn’t had any way to cure. It affects the poverty stricken regions of Africa and currently kills hundreds of thousands each year. In recent years a new technology has surfaced called Crispr, a genetic editing drive that could potentially kill
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Cystic Fibrosis By Cameron Boulden Cameron Boulden BI101NB Cellular Essay Cystic Fibrosis Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disorder passed down to children from parents through defective genes. Normally neither parent has the disease, it is the child who inherits one damaged gene from each parent, causing the infection. Some of the target areas for cystic fibrosis are, sex organs, lungs, liver, pancreas, and sinus. (Gary H. Gibbons) People living with cystic fibrosis have
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necessary to investigate how the variability present in a population behaved across generations. Thomas Hunt Morgan, who was a geneticist and embryologist of that era, was one of the first to explain the genetics based on the laws of Gregor Mendel, who was known as the creator of the science of genetics for his experiments in plants. He used in his study the Drosophila melanogaster, which is a species of fly that is known as the fruit fly as it is found feeding on fruits that are in the fermentation
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Analyze and Conclude In your own words, write a definition of DNA replication. Dna replication is when they copy a double stranded dna molecule. The bases are matched and edited to match their partner. Each strand acts as a main component for the replication What is the importance of replication? Why do cells replicate their DNA before dividing? They replace their data so the could get rid of the old dna so that the cell may be able to be healthy. Use the clues and words to help you write the
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Although Hemmy Cho believes the knowledge of designer babies can be useful to prevent impaired children and it is inevitable, Heather Long believes it is wrong and unnatural to choose children’s physical and psychological traits. I believe the only time where manipulating traits is an acceptable option is when scientists can prevent children from being impaired or disfigured. Heather Long utilizes the appeal to ethos, pathos, and logos to persuade her readers that designing babies is not to be
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In the article ‘Dwarfism: When Is a Fetus Normal’ by Veatch, Haddad, and English, it talks about a couple, Charles and Amanda Harrelson, who were born with achondroplasia dwarfism. This is a disorder in which it affects the cartilage to not correctly develop to bone. The average height for people with this disorder is around four feet, with shorter limbs as well. Achondroplasia dwarfism also has some common side effects such as: back pain, apnea, bowed legs, and obesity. The Harrelson couple is currently
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