Biology

Identify the question the article attempts to answer, an analysis of the main points using critical thinking, and how the information provided by the article compares to information from other sources.

Wk3 review Write an article dissemination paper. The paper should identify the question the article attempts to answer, an analysis of the main points using critical thinking, the outcome of the article, what the textbook says about the subject, and how the information provided by the article compares to information from other sources. You should […]

Explain what types of behaviors would you expect to be impaired if the mirror neurons were not working correctly?

Wk3 Assignment 1 Mirror Neurons in Autism Individuals with autism seem to not recognize that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, and ideas. It has been suggested that the mirror neuron system might not work correctly in these individuals. How could you investigate this hypothesis? Explain what types of behaviors would you expect to […]

What is the definition of homeostasis and what is a specific human body example? Explain what could happen if the body did not maintain homeostasis for an extended period.

Homeostasis Consider homeostasis as a characteristic of life which means it must be an important factor in a healthy human body. What is the definition of homeostasis and what is a specific human body example? Explain what could happen if the body did not maintain homeostasis for an extended period.

What is the significance of carbon in forming the basis of the four classes of biologically important organic molecules?

Module 2 Chemical Building Blocks of Life It seems like every year or two a new diet trend makes the rounds: Paleo, Mediterranean, Atkins, Zone, raw food, South Beach, macrobiotics, ketogenic, and 5:2 (fasting diet). Dieting can be quite frustrating when one minute the scientific world says to eat lots of meat and low carbs […]

Explain what are the properties of water that are important for sustaining life? Could there be life on other planets without water?

Module 2 Reflection Why do scientists look for water when looking for life? What are the properties of water that are important for sustaining life? Could there be life on other planets without water? Article/Podcast–This is Why Water is Essential for Life on Earth…and Perhaps the Rest of the Universe (Science Focus) (Links to an […]

Reflect on how human behavior influences the evolution of other species by connecting the required module learning objectives.

Module 1 Introduction to Ancient and Modern Life Forms Reflect on how human behavior influences the evolution of other species by connecting the required module learning objectives to what you’ve learned from reading the article and listening to the podcast. Article/Podcast–Elephants Are Evolving to be Tuskless After Decades of Poaching Pressure (CBC)

What do you think–does biodiversity protect humans against infectious disease? Present your fact-based opinion and discuss.

Relationship Between Biodiversity and Infectious Diseases Over the last decade, biodiversity (the variety of all living things on Earth) has continued to decrease due to human behavior and climate change. However, an increase in the number of zoonotic diseases (diseases transmitted from animals to humans) such as AIDS, Ebola, West Nile virus, severe acute respiratory […]

Review the following online presentations then provide constructive feedback and discuss what you learned from the information presented.

PEER REVIEW – Module 6 Final Presentation & Discussion Review the following online presentations then provide constructive feedback and discuss what you learned from the information presented. Support your work using academic sources. CLASSMATE #1 Cleary, Toni-Ann (100 words min + 1 academic source): https://stu.instructure.com/files/1718182/download?download_frd=1&verifier=33YI1PRPcNds2bQcWX52ze4P1OO4QdicE0cgXbT1 CLASSMATE #2 Neely, Marsha D. (100 words min + 1 […]

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