Biology

Exploring the characteristics of our species and the role we play in our ecosystem.Where do we fit in?This week you are exploring the characteristics of our species and the role we play in our ecosystem. Two terms commonly used to describe an organism’s place in the environment is their “habitat” and their “niche.” A habitat is defined as an area inhabited by particular species. A niche is defined as the role (job), activities and resources used by an organism. For example, a polar bear’s habitat is the arctic whereas its niche is to swim, eat fish, walruses and seals, and to take care of polar bear cubs. Have you ever considered the characteristics of your habitat and niche or thought about what might happen if you were forced to move and occupy another habitat, and switch to another niche? This Assignment will give you the opportunity to compare and contrast your current habitat and niche with an assigned niche (described below).Your essay should include:A description of your personal habitat and your assigned habitat highlighting the similarities and differences.A description of your personal niche and of your assigned niche highlighting the similarities and differences.Consider what characteristics would provide a survival advantage to you or to the individuals who currently occupy each niche and habitat.How have humans adapted to the two habitats and niches?What difficulties might you have living in the assigned niche and why?What types of cultural adaptations have evolved from living in your niche? Your assigned niche? What are the benefits and challenges of these cultural adaptations?Your discussion should consider any biological adaptations as well; things such as dealing with food spoilage, insect vector control, food and waterborne illnesses, etc.Consider the organism you have been assigned to study in your assigned niche. Would you classify it as a biotic or an abiotic component of the environment? Explain your reasoning by applying the characteristics of life covered in Chapter One.Letter of last name: Assigned Niche (My Last Name is Domingo)A-GAn Ecologist Studying Polar Bear Behavior in the ArcticH-NAn Ecologist Studying Sloth Behavior in the Tropical RainforestO-TAn Ecologist Studying Cheetah Behavior in the Saharan DesertU-ZAn Ecologist Studying Saimaa Ringed Seal Behavior in the Boreal Forest of FinlandBasic writing requirements:Your essay should be in APA format and include a cover page, an introduction, the body of the essay addressing the different topics and questions described above, and a conclusion paragraph. Please remember to reference any statement of fact and to include a reference list at the end of the essay. The essay should be a minimum of 750 words in length not counting the cover page and reference list.

In this assignment, students will review a microbial journal article. (must be peer reviewed) Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system and write a comprehensive summary of the study that answers the following questions: Choose one article from a primary scientific literature source that uses a microbe as a model organism/system. NOTE: Many free articles may be obtained from http://www.pubmed.gov. Write a summary of the study that includes: Why did the scientists perform the study (i.e., description of background)? What was the hypothesis (or hypotheses) under investigation? What were the major results and did they support or negate the hypothesis? Which key techniques were used to achieve these results? Why are the results significant and do they point to further/future studies? In other words, why does this article matter and what should or could be done next? Why did you choose this particular article to review? Was it interesting, informative, clearly written, or none of the above? Compose your review in current APA Style and include: A title page  Answers to the questions above in paragraph format (2 or more pages) A reference page with the reference for your article and any other sources used in your review. Refer to rubric before submitting.

This paper is over a gene, protein, pathway etc that has been experimentally shown to be associated with cancerMust cite sources and have an annoyed bibliography for each source10-12 double spacedSign if ally beyond general information that be found in newspapers and magazines or book written for general publicResearch using research based, peer review l, scientific journal articlesWhat types of hypothesis have been published on the topic chosen? How do various hypothesis compare and contrast?How have they been tested/ retested?What types of experimental details specifically address these hypothesis? Are some more significant than others? Why?What type of data has been examined?Why types of conclusions have been published concerning the evolution of the topic?What conclusion can you make?Primary research articles

It can be a topic of your choice from the listed: Neuronal Synapses, Neuromuscular Junction , GPCRs, or Neuron Action Potential  Purpose: Your job is to write a standard grant proposal using scientific sources for information. Formulate a central hypothesis and design 2-3 experiments to test your hypothesis, while explaining potential problems along the way.  A sample proposal is provided as a template. You will generally follow the given structure but it is a different topic from the sample. Both templates are provided for your guidance, but follow the appropriate template when writing.  If you have any questions about the content of this project, feel free to discuss with me. I will attach the documents that are needed to assist. References: You will use a minimum of 25 references. Only 5 references can be a textbook or on-line source, the rest must be other research articles. The references cited page is not included in the page count. Every reference on this list must be cited in the text at least once.

Category & Total possible points  Does Not Meet Expectation  Meets Expectation  Points Heading (10 points)  Includes 2-3 of the following: (2 = 5 pts; 3 =7 pts)  ? date  ? name  ? lab section  ? lab title  Includes all of the following: (10 pts)  ? date  ? name  ? lab section  ? lab title  Introduction (20)points)  Includes 1- 2 of the following: (1 = 6 pts; 2 =12 pts)  ? background information  ? the purpose of the investigation  ? the hypothesis to be tested  Includes all of the following: (20 pts)  ? background information  ? the purpose of the investigation  ? the hypothesis to be tested  Procedure:  Materials & Methods  (25 points)  Includes 1-2 of the following: (1 = 8 pts; 2 =16 pts)  ? description of procedures followed  ? materials & equipment  ? collection of data  Includes all of the following: (25 pts)  ? description of procedures followed  ? materials & equipment  ? collection of data  Results (25 points)  Includes 1-2 of the following: (1 = 8 pts; 2 =16 pts)  ? summary of data generated by experiment (experimental results).  ? proper labeling of tables and figures including a title  ? description of data  Includes all of the following: (25 pts)  ? summary of data generated by experiment (experimental results)..  ? proper labeling of tables and figures including a title  ? description of data  Discussion (20 points)  Includes 1-2 of the following: (1 = 6 pts; 2 =12 pts)  ? discussion and interpretation of experimental results in regard to 1) hypothesis, 2) explanation, and 3) conclusion  Includes all of the following: (20 pts)  ? discussion and interpretation of experimental results in regard to 1) hypothesis, 2) explanation, and 3) conclusion  Overall Quality (5 points)  Report is poorly written; incomplete with major grammatical, stylistic, or typographical errors (0 points)  Report is well-written, easy to follow, with few grammatical, stylistic, or typographical errors (5 points)   Instructions for Writing Laboratory Reports  All laboratory reports should include the following:  Heading  The heading should include the date, name of student, lab section, and lab topic.  Introduction  All laboratory reports should begin with a short section describing 1) background information; 2) the purpose of the investigation; and 3) the hypothesis to be tested. Always write the introduction in the active voice.  Materials and Methods  This section should contain a description of the following: 1) experimental procedures; 2) materials and equipment (you may identify these as they are discussed, rather than listing them separately), and 3) the collection of data. The readers should be able to reproduce your experiment.  Results  Organize and summarize the results of your experiment. Use tables, figures and graphs, as appropriate, to summarize the quantitative data. Also, describe the important aspects of your data in words. Label the tables and figures properly so they can be easily understood. Use a title for all graphs and tables. Make sure that all axes are clearly designated.  Discussion  Discuss and interpret the experimental results in regard to your hypothesis. Note any limitations (e.g. small sample size) or problems. In the conclusion, suggest how the investigation might have been improved.   I have pick and article to write a lab report about it

THE JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW: The objective is to introduce you to primary research in science, particularly as it pertains to body systems and current events. The assignment is to read a peer-reviewed article from a scholarly journal in the field of medicine or microbiology. You should choose an article that pertains to Covid 19 and the human body; this can include mechanisms of infection, effects on individual body systems, immune response, vaccine development, etc. These types of articles are often new research based on clinical studies, autopsies, or literature reviews where the author(s) summarize the literature and current knowledge. Your review should have a description of the article, a paraphrased summary of it’s major points, and your own analysis / assessment of the work. In order to do this, you will need to read the article more than once and probably seek additional references for the parts you don’t understand. TO LOCATE AN APPROPRIATE ARTICLE: You can find lots of scholarly articles online by starting with a simple Google search. Full text Scholarly (peer reviewed) journals Published in the last 5 years HOW TO WRITE THE REVEIW: Here is an example correct formatting for your journal article review. It should be two-three pages long, typed, double spaced. REFERENCE. SHOULD OT BE ON THE SECOND PAGE AND ZERO PLAGIARISM SHOULD BE DETECTED. You can put your name and info at the top of the first page; there is no need for a cover page. Your Name BIOL 2114 or 2117 Date Author(s). (year of publication). Article title. Journal name, volume, number, pages. Example: Prasad, N. & Agrawal, A. (2020). Covid 19 and acute kidney injury. Indian Journal of Nephrology, 30(3) 161-165. First, introduce the article. This article examines the effects of Coronavirus 19 on the renal system, in particular, acute kidney injury, or AKI. The authors examine clinical data of kidney function in multiple subsets of Covid 19 patients to determine how the virus gains entry to and damages tubular cells in the kidney. This article also addresses the immune response relative to the renal and respiratory expression of the virus, as well as clinical considerations concerning treatment options. Next, explain and critique the methods used and/or the findings presented. • State your opinion about the article and back it up with evidence and logical analysis. • State the author’s purpose in conducting the research. • Quotes and paraphrases from the article to support your statements. • State why this research matters and specifically tie it to something you learned in class this semester.

Write a FORMAL compare and contrast paper on the difference between mRNA and regular vaccines.

Response must:be in the form of a 100 to 250-word well-developed paragraph, with well-developed sentences, correct spelling, and proper grammar.include data, facts, key terms, specific examples and direct quotations from the lesson page and other resources to support your main point.respond directly to the specific question postedrelate specific details of the scenario to the question posed and to the above data, key terms, etc.Defend your response based upon what you have learned in this course as well as your own outside researchMalinda and her husband are planning for their first child and are meeting with a dietitian for advice on dietary changes to make to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Malinda is 26 years old, 5’ 4” tall and weighs 156 lbs. She’s relatively healthy with just borderline insulin resistance according to her doctor. Unfortunately, neither she nor her husband cook, so they rely heavily on packaged meals and fast food, and both enjoy an alcoholic drink a couple of times a week.Question 1: In this scenario, you are the nutrition expert. Identify three pregnancy risk factors and explain the potential consequences to the pregnancy or fetal development these factors pose. Make a suggestion for each risk factor to help Malinda be in the best physical condition possible before her pregnancy. Support your answer with data, facts, key terminology, specific examples and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.Elizabeth is 13-years old and has become very body-conscious since getting her first period. She feels very grown up and wants to lose some weight to look more like the teen models on television. To this end, Elizabeth decides to give up dairy products, meat and poultry because she’s heard that these foods impede weight loss. She still eats some fish, but fruits and vegetables make up the majority of her diet.Question 2: Identify which vitamins and minerals are of concern in a teen’s diet, and how Elizabeth’s new diet puts her at risk for deficiency in these nutrients. Include in your answer whether the RDA for these nutrients is appropriate for Elizabeth and discuss potential outcomes of deficiency. You will need to defend your answer using specific facts, data, and other information drawn from the textbook and at least one other supplemental source.

1. What are your favorite aspect(s) of your current work/studies in your chosen field to date? What are the technical/scientific puzzles you are facing/working on in your studies/work that excite you and why? How would you like society to better support the profession you have chosen and/or are dreaming of choosing. ( Medical laboratory technologist Profession). 2.  Post a valuable (unique)  online source of information (include active link, description of material, and why you like it) that relates to the subject matter of Unit 2 and that you are finding helpful in studying for this unit.

Why is the Linnaean Hierarchy still used today? Be specific. Your answer should be about 450-500 words.