Biology

This week we will understand our impact on National Parks, and what we should be doing to preserve them.  National parks can be a controversial topic, so make sure that you keep your post and your replies respectful! National Parks can be defined as an entity that: “preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world” (NPS, 2018). We all have probably enjoyed a National Park, and if you would like more information, take the time to look around: https://www.nationalparks.org/For This Discussion: Find a National Park: https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htmChoose the state in which you reside. (I live in Virginia)Recall that this is a biology class, therefore please select a park that allows you to discuss the wildlife (plants and animals) and ecological advantages. Discuss: How large is the park? What types of wildlife are found there? What kind of recreation is present? Have you ever visited in person? What are the ecological advantages of the park? What are the economic advantages of the park? Additional Resources: Wida, E.C. (2018, Mar. 30). Unhappy campers continue to protest Yosemite National Park’s first Starbucks. Today Online. Retrieved from https://www.today.com/food/starbucks-opens-first-national-park-despite-backlash-t126209National Park Service. (2018). About Us. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm 

Altered Cellular & Tissue Biology Instructions – My topic is Hypoxia If you are assigned to a topic with another person, you will work independently to complete your own discussion posting (This is not a group assignment). 1. In your discussion post, respond to the following prompts about the topic you selected: 2. Explain the actual mechanism of injury. 3. How does the injury change the cellular structure? 4. What is the result of chronic cellular change secondary to this mechanism of injury? 5. What interventions are used to reverse or manage these changes?

At the time of the anthrax outbreak in Sverdlovsk, the Biological Weapons Convention was in place.  Did the Treaty fail?  Did the Soviets violate the treaty? For this conference, investigate the aftermath of the anthrax outbreak.  How did the world community respond?  Did the treaty have the effectiveness required?  Would you have conducted the response differently?  How might a similar outbreak be investigated today? Demonstrate your research competence by finding information related to this topic APA format, 2 pages, in-text citation, references include

It is estimated that more than 20% of the population of the United States suffers from some form of depression, which has its root cause in the nervous system (specifically neurotransmitters and their associated enzymes/activators/inhibitors).  In this paper, answer the following questions: What are the main types of antidepressant medications? What is are the main mechanisms of action of antidepressant medications? Are these medications over-prescribed in modern-day society? Are there alternative strategies to help treat depression? Short essay. (Minimum length of paper 500 words.)  Papers need to be referenced and follow APA formatting guidelines

Prokaryotic and eukaryotic are the two major categories of cells making up life on earth. Both of these types require water and carbon. Describe the characteristics of water and carbon that make them important to living things in general, and to specific forms of life including plants, animals, and prokaryotes. Why is NASA looking for water on Mars? Describe the differences in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. How have the characteristics of each kind of cell put limitations and provided opportunities for the survival and divergence of modern living things? Why might both cell types be considered equally successful? Make sure to consider both Domains of Prokaryotes. The essay must be informed by the textbook.

Briefly explain the following concepts: a. Asexual – sexual reproduction b. Mitosis – Meiosis c. Diploid – Haploid d. Gametes e. Fertilization f. Zygote g. Syngamy h. Blastocyst i. Implantation j. Gastrulation k. Embryo – Fetus Describe the fertilization process from the cellular level to the fetus. According to what you learned about the fertilization process, when does human life begin? Your answer must be objective and based on scientific evidence. Personal opinions are not allowed. Submission Instructions: The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling. If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.

What are the industrial applications of acetic acid bacteria? I want to write Ph.D. LITERATURE REVIEW about  industrial applications of acetic acid bacteria

What are the variables in your experiment? list the independent and dependent variables. list which group is the control and which is the experiment group.

Develop a testable hypothesis and experimental protocol that incorporates the elements listed in your scenario. Pond algae reclaimed water, pond water Part 1 – Hypotheses List a testable hypothesis and accompanying prediction that incorporates everything from your scenario. (Hint: your hypothesis should be directional and it should be something you will measure). Part 2 – Variables What are the variables in your experiment? List the independent and dependent variables. List which group is the control and which is the experimental group. Part 3 – Data What do you think your data will look like after you collect it? Write down a sample figure that shows what type of data you plan to collect. Make sure to label the axes and include a legend to indicate the control vs. treatment groups. You can sketch this out on paper and take a photo. You can either embed the photo within your MS Word file or you can upload two files: the MS Word file and a picture Part 4 – Conclusions What are the evidence-based conclusions that could be drawn from the data you will collect? Part 5 – Your own project ideas Do you have any ideas for what you could research for your own individual project? Each person should list 1-2 ideas. You only need to write 1-2 sentences. You can pick anything that related to topics covered in this class: plants, algae, fungi (including yeast), or ecology. You can grow things (e.g. studying the effect of fertilizer on plant growth) or measure things in the field (e.g. measure insect diversity in a vineyard vs. adjacent native woodland). You do not have to commit yourself to these ideas. This is just to get ideas flowing.

This week we will understand our impact on National Parks, and what we should be doing to preserve them.  National parks can be a controversial topic, so make sure that you keep your post and your replies respectful. National Parks can be defined as an entity that: “preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world” (NPS, 2018). We all have probably enjoyed a National Park, and if you would like more information, take the time to look around: https://www.nationalparks.org/. This Discussion: Find a National Park: https://www.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm. Choose the state in which you reside. (I live in Virginia) Recall that this is a biology class, therefore please select a park that allows you to discuss the wildlife (plants and animals) and ecological advantages. Discuss: How large is the park? What types of wildlife are found there? What kind of recreation is present? Have you ever visited in person? What are the ecological advantages of the park? What are the economic advantages of the park? Additional Resources: Wida, E.C. (2018, Mar. 30). Unhappy campers continue to protest Yosemite National Park’s first Starbucks. Today Online. Retrieved from https://www.today.com/food/starbucks-opens-first-national-park-despite-backlash-t126209. National Park Service. (2018). About Us. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/index.htm