Biology

1.5 pages double spaced This paper needs to cover the topic of irritable bowel syndrome and how it relates to the digestive system.  Included an article that can be featured in the paper below. https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-04-09/dead-probiotic-bacteria-could-help-ease-irritable-bowel

Microbes that help and hurt 2 2 unread replies. 2 2 replies. Learning Objectives Covered: CO1: Understand the principles of cellular life CO2: Understand the structure of DNA, Cell reproduction and Genomics CO3: Understand the principles of Evolution and Biodiversity CO4: Understand plant structure and conservation biology DISCUSSION TOPICS  Microbiology  Viruses in gene-therapy Some microbes help us and some hurt us. How do viruses help with gene therapy? Describe the process of fixing errant genes using viruses, and how that may help us rid humans of inherited diseases? You must post before seeing replies MAIN POST : After reading course book and  and conducting necessary independent research, write your summary accordingly to discussion requirements for the course. Apply APA  for resource reference and in-text citations as instructed in course information standards. COMMENTS :  Please, be specific in expressing your opinion and when posing additional inquiries extending the discussion. Minimum of 50 words per comments. Comments must support, engage and extend discussed topics. Discussion Requirements 150 words main post plus two comments/replies 50 words each and one APA reference student-annotated 7th ed APA.pdf APA 7th Edition Format Template-1-2-2 (5).doc NOTE** –  In rare cases some courses may have custom requirements specified in the course otherwise. APA Help Please, review APA style formatting requirements for APA Academic Papers.  APA Examples and  Formatting Rules. Please, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/

11- Benthos from the Continental Shelf to the Deep Sea The questions below are based on text book Chapter 18 – Benthos from the Continental Shelf to the Deep Sea (100 pts). Type your answers using full sentences, proper grammar and punctuation. (10 pts) Explain in detail why suspension feeders are rare in muddy environments? Make sure that in your explanation you include a description of what figure 18.5 demonstrates. (10 pts) Describe three processes that can create patchiness of benthic organisms.(10 pts) What feeding type of benthic organism dominates the deep sea? Explain why they are the dominant type and give examples of specific species. (10 pts) Describe the changes in benthic biomass from the continental shelf to the deep sea. Discuss some of the explanations given for the observed patterns. (10 pts) Describe the changes in environmental variability from shallow shelf habitats to those in the abyssal deep-sea floor. What seasonality patterns are there? How are they different between these two habitats? (15pts) Describe the hot vent ecosystem. What supports this system, where is it found, what is the environment like, which organisms live there, how do they make a living?(15 pts) Describe the ecosystem of deep water coral mounds. What supports this system, where is it found, what is the environment like, which organisms live there, how do they make a living?(10 pts) Describe the whale carcass fall environment. Include in your description an explanation of each stage of decomposition and colonization. Use as much detail as possible. (10 pts) Discuss what is known about pressure adaptations in fish and in bacteria.

Estrogen and testosterone are examples of sex hormones. They are involved in various aspects of human physiology. Why there is a surge of their secretion during and after puberty? Does each hormone work specifically in only one body gender? Just answer the question and please answer the question with what the question is asking.

Below is an actual two-week lunch menu for a senior centre. Evaluate the menu using the MyPlate recommendations (Figure 13-7) and the menu planning guidelines. List two evaluative comments below, and then change the menu to incorporate your suggestions. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Baked Tilapia Braised Pork Ribs Chicken Enchiladas Eggplant Parm Cabbage Roll Mango Salsa Sauerkraut & Apples Lettuce & Tomatoes Pasta Mashed Potatoes Rice Medley Peas & Pearl Onions Corn Confetti Zucchini Vegetable Medley Broccoli Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Peaches Bananas & Oranges Garlic Bread Saucy Fruit Salad Pecan Pie Frozen Vanilla Yogurt Oatmeal Cookie Cupcakes Chocolate Chip Cookie Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Baked Ham Lemon Chicken Beef Stuffed Peppers Chicken BBQ Chicken Garlic Mashers Baked Potato Rosemary Potatoes Dumplings Sweet Potato Fries Green Beans Spinach California Veggies Broccoli Tuscany Veggies Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Salad Bar Mandarin Oranges Chocolate Pudding Vanilla Yogurt with Strawberries Apricots Apple Blueberry Oatmeal Raisin Crisp Cookie All meals include white roll, butter, margarine, and assorted beverages, including milk, iced tea, apple juice, coffee, and tea. COMMENTS: WORKSHEET 13-2 Precompetition Meal For athletes, the most important meal is the one closest to the competition. The meal should consist of easily digestible carbohydrate-rich foods and be moderate in protein as well as low in fat and fibre. High-fat and high-fibre foods take longer to digest and can cause sluggishness. You are to plan a small precompetition meal for a men’s swim team that will be eaten two hours before competition. The meal should include about 300 to 500 kcalories and plenty of fluids. After you write your menu, use SuperTracker or another program to come up with an approximate number of calories for your meal. MENU: Approximate Number of Kcalories: ____________________ WORKSHEET 13-3 Evaluation of Elementary School Menu Below is a one-week lunch menu for an elementary school. Evaluate the menu using the MyPlate recommendations menu planning guidelines for school-age children. Keep in mind that many elementary school children need anywhere from 1,200 to 1,800 calories per day. List two evaluative comments below, and then change the menu to incorporate your suggestions. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Mac & Cheese Oven Fried Chicken Burger on Wheat Bun Bean & Cheese Burrito Black Beans & Rice with Deli Turkey Ham & Cheese on Entrée Salad Salsa Wheat Bun Celery Sticks Tuna Salad on Crackers Entrée Salad Italian Blend Vegetables Entrée Salad Mixed Vegetable Medley Chilled Pears Banana Sweet Potato Fries Swirl Roll Strawberry Kiwi Juice Pineapple Chunks Thursday Friday 5” Personal Pan Cheese Pizza Golden Baked Chicken Nuggets Chicken Quesadilla Asian Egg Roll Entrée Salad Entrée Salad Baby Carrots Baked Au Gratin Potatoes Steamed Spinach Green Beans Seedless Red Grapes Grape Juice Chocolate Cupcake Fresh Fruit Low-fat or fat-free milk is offered at lunch. COMMENTS:

Read, analyze and evaluate the article, Natural Capital. Submit a one page double-spaced summary. What is the crux of the article? What new information did you learn? Do you agree or disagree with the views expressed by the author(s)? Why? Source is attached that is the only source that needs to be used.

For your final lab assignment, I would like you to pick a clinical condition (disease, syndrome etc) that interests you. First, explain what you know about the condition and the organ system(s) that are affected by this condition. Then explain how this condition is a departure from homeostasis. By studying Human Physiology over the past few weeks, what did you learn that allows you to better understand this condition?

Instructions: Step 1: Respond to the following: The development of the microscope in the 1600’s was the starting point for the study of Microbiology.  The science of Microbiology and our understanding of the Germ Theory of Disease has led to significant advances in antimicrobial therapy.  Since the discovery of penicillin, we have seen an exponential growth in antibiotic production, which has dramatically increased our ability to treat infectious disease.  It has also led to the advent of antibiotic resistance.   Answer the following questions. How has the discovery of penicillin and antibiotic therapy shaped society today? What effects has it had on morbidity and mortality rates? Should we continue the broad use antibacterial agents in household hygiene products such has hand soap?

Write a 5-page APA paper (including citations) about a topic relative to this class.  Citations play a key role in this paper. If necessary, drawings can be included.

Ecology and Conservation 13 13 unread replies. 17 17 replies. Learning Objectives Covered: CO4: Critique thought processes and behaviors in quantitative conservation projects DISCUSSION TOPICS  Conservation Biology  Why should we protect Biodiversity?  What is biodiversity and why is it necessary that we protect diverse species of animals and plants? Consider what the loss is, if any in your opinion, when an organism becomes extinct. Should we, if it were even possible, bring back extinct species like dinosaurs and make them re-live? You must post before seeing replies MAIN POST : After reading the course book and conducting necessary independent research, write your summary accordingly to discussion requirements for the course. Apply APA for resource reference and in-text citations as instructed in course information standards. COMMENTS :  Please be specific in expressing your opinion and when posting additional inquiries extending the discussion. Minimum of 50 words per comment. Comments must support, engage and extend discussed topics. Discussion Requirements 150 words main post plus two comments/replies 50 words each and one APA reference student-annotated 7th ed APA.pdf APA 7th Edition Format Template-1-2-2 (5).doc NOTE** –  In rare cases some courses may have custom requirements specified in the course otherwise. APA Help Please, review APA style formatting requirements for APA Academic Papers.  APA Examples and  Formatting Rules. Please, see