Biology

Compare and contrast directional selection and disruptive selection, and provide an example of each. Many pathogenic bacteria species are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Explain how such adaptations can develop through the process of natural selection. (Hint: Relate this example to the conditions that are necessary for natural selection to occur.) What are the major evolutionary trends that developed among major vertebrate groups, specifically those that allowed for the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life? Providing examples, explain how sexual reproduction in plants has evolved to become less dependent on water.

Discuss: How could nutrigenomics be used to assess disease risk and create personalized nutrition programs? What are one pro and one con of using nutrigenomics this way? Make sure to post one discussion and also to respond to a classmate.

Part 1:  Explainer Video  Research and find a free online resource to create a 2-3-minute explainer video. The purpose of this video should be to explain this topic in a fun and engaging way. The explainer video should include the following topics: 1). What is distance learning? What is online learning? How can they differ?  2). What different types of online learning experiences are currently available for students? How have these experiences and school types evolved historically?  3). Best practices in the planning and design of online learning experiences.   4). What trends and developments suggest the direction of online learning, specifically for higher education?  Part 2:  Reflection  In 250-500 words, reflect on best practices when designing and planning online learning experiences. Consider what you learned when creating your explainer video. Additionally, explain the general role of new and diverse media in online learning environments.  a). Support your findings with 3-4 scholarly resources.  b). Submit this assignment as one deliverable, providing the link to your video with your reflection.  c). Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required.

Identify a specific healthcare organization, for which, you would like to explore their policies and procedures for fiscal planning and financial management. Use Nexis Uni and other sources to locate publicly available financial information for this organization. Use it as context to address the questions listed below.Using the information you found on the organization, please respond to the following questions: Indicate the name of the organization. Provide some background context on the organization (location, size, focus, services provided, demographics of patients served, for/non-profit status, etc.). Does it have a separate finance/business department? Who is the executive over this department? What are the typical duties and responsibilities of financial managers within a healthcare organization? Do you feel these apply to this organization? What is the mission, vision, and goals of this organization? Comment on the organization’s strategic planning process and its relationship to financial management. Is there an appropriate alignment? Support your perspective. What type of budget does the organization use? Provide a bit of detail on what this type of budgeting is. What is the most expensive aspect of healthcare delivery? How is healthcare finance related to the cost of care, quality, value, waste, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and insurance reimbursement/payers? What measures has the organization used to contain costs?Write a 3-page paper in which you report your findings from your research.The specific learning outcome associated with this assignment is: Assess the relationship between healthcare costs, quality, performance improvement, regulatory compliance, provider relationships, and payors.

You will be required to write a research paper using APA style. In addition to the following sections you will follow the guidelines set by the American Psychological Association publication manual. Your paper will consist of the following sections:1. Title page should include:a. Title of your paperb. Your namec. Instructor named. Name of classe. Due date2. Introduction: Identify a type of Congenital Disorder. Describe your topic and why you chose this topic3. Body: Summarize the results of the current research on your topic. Current research published within the last 7 years.4. Conclusion: State what you learned from the material. Relate your findings to the material covered in class. Tell how the research is similar to,different from, contradictory to, or supplementary to the material covered in class and in the text.5. Work Cited page: Reference page must have 3 reliable peer review sources. These references can come from a variety of sources including journals, e-journals, books, newspaper, website, etc.**Note: In addition you will lose a maximum of 15 points for mechanics (spelling, grammar, sentence structure, form and appearance.).When writing your paper watch your verb tense. You are reporting on something you have read, so the past tense is usually most appropriate. Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, and at least 3 pages in length. (THIS DOESN’T INCLUDE YOUR COVER PAGE OR REFERENCE PAGE.) Failing to meet the minimum requirements for length will reduce your score by 10 points. You are to have a 1-inch margin on all sides. You must use a 12-pitch font.

Name two pea plant traits studied by Gregor Mendel. Define “genotype”. Define “phenotype”. Why would a pea plant that is hetereozygous for plant height have the dominant phenotype? (If having trouble answering this, you may want to make sure you know what “heterozygous” means, and that should help!) A pea plant with the recessive phenotype for plant height would have which of the following genotypes? (a) TT (b) tt (c) Tt (d) TT or Tt What is the difference between a “Mendelian” trait and a “polygenic” trait? Why are females more likely to be carriers for color blindness than to be color blind themselves? Which of the following is a polygenic trait in humans? (a) Hitchhiker’s Thumb (b) Earlobe attachment (c) Skin color (d) Freckles In the ABO blood group system, what is/are the possible genotype(s) for a person who has blood type “A”? In the ABO blood group system, what is/are the possible genotype(s) for a person who has blood type “O”?

a) You will be required to write a research paper using APA style. In addition to the following sections you will follow the guidelines set by the American Psychological Association publication manual. Your paper will consist of the following sections:1. Title page should include: a. Title of your paper b. Your name c. Instructor name d. Name of class e. Due date2. Introduction: Identify a type of Autonomic Nervous System Disorder. Describe your topic and why you chose this topic 3. Body: Summarize the results of the current research on your topic. Current research published within the last 7 years.4. Conclusion: State what you learned from the material. Relate your findings to the material covered in class. Tell how the research is similar to, different from, contradictory to, or supplementary to the material covered in class and in the text.5. Work Cited page: Reference page must have 2-3 reliable peer review sources. These references can come from a variety of sources including journals, e-journals, books, newspaper, website, etc.**Note: In addition you will lose a maximum of 15 points for mechanics (spelling, grammar, sentence structure, form and appearance.).When writing your paper watch your verb tense. You are reporting on something you have read, so the past tense is usually most appropriate. Your paper must be typed, double-spaced, and at least 3 pages in length. (THIS DOESN’T INCLUDE YOUR COVER PAGE OR REFERENCE PAGE.) Failing to meet the minimum requirements for length will reduce your score by 10 points. You are to have a 1-inch margin on all sides. You must use a 12-pitch font.

Assignment 550 to 600 wordsAPA Format, need ReferencesRecognizing the fact usernames passwords are the weakest link in an organization’s security system because username and password are shareable, and most passwords and usernames are vulnerable and ready to be cracked with a variety of methods using adopting a record number of devices and platforms connected to the Internet of Things daily and at an alarming rate. Provide the all-inclusive and systematic narratives of the impact of physical biometric operations on the current and future generation.Discussion 400 to 450 words: APA Format, need ReferencesEffective and efficient use of biometric technology will play a key role in automating method of identifying living persons based on individual physiological and behavioral characteristics. Provide the comprehensive narratives on the advantages and disadvantages of a physical biometric system?

Having learned about the structure and function of these four macromolecules ( carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids) that make up living tissue and are found in food during the last module, please comment on how have they change the way you think about the food that you eat. If it hasn’t please share with us; why.

In this course, you will be using McGraw-Hill Connect to complete all of your coursework. This includes virtual laboratory assignments and virtual human body dissections (Anatomy & Physiology Revealed, or “APR”). Take some time to log in and explore the McGraw-Hill Connect resources. Then, respond to the questions below. What are your initial impressions of the McGraw-Hill website? Were you able to navigate these resources easily? Were the orientation videos helpful? What is the most interesting or helpful feature of the Anatomy & Physiology Revealed software?