Biology Notes: Threats to biodiversity in MA 1. Climate change: temp‚ sea levels‚ precipitation 2. Non climate threats such as habitat loss‚ habitat fragmentation‚ and invasive species and air and water pollution Fragmentation: often due to man (dams‚ roads‚ and general development) Elements of biodiversity: Species‚ ecosystems & landscapes Mammals from bats to bears Bats got the white nose fungus which caused the bats to die and the insect population flourished because the bats main job
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Biology – HSC Online Extract from Biology Stage 6 Syllabus (Amended October 2002) © Board of Studies‚ NSW 9.2 Maintaining a balance: 1. Temperature range Background: All organisms are adapted to a particular environment with its characteristic temperature range. The temperature range allows the organism’s enzymes to control its metabolism by operating at their optimum efficiency within this range. Some organisms are adapted to live at high temperatures (80 - 100oC) and these are called thermophiles
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References: Edlin‚ G. Golanty‚ E. and McCormack‚ B. (1999). Essential for Health and Wellness‚ Toronto: Jone and Bartlett Publishers. Pp280 McMillan‚ B and Starr‚ C. (2013). Human Biology‚ Belmont: Brooks/Cole‚ Cengage Learning Pp 179 Starr‚ C.‚ Ever‚ C. and Starr‚ L. (2009). Biology Today and Tomorrow with Physiology‚ Belmont: Brooks/Cole‚ Cengage Learning pp 432
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Introduction to Zoology College of Arts & Sciences University of Negros Occidental - Recoletos Importance of Zoology? Branches of Zoology 1. Structural Zoology a) b) c) d) Morphology Anatomy Histology Cytology Embryology Ontogeny Genetics Physiology Protozoology Entomology Malacology Ichthyology e) f) g) h) i) j) Herpetology Ornithology Helminthology Mammalogy Conchology Anthropology 2. Developmental Zoology a) b) c) 5. Distributional Zoology a) b) Zoogeography Ecology Paleontology
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Lauren Spillers Biology 1408 February 5‚ 2013 Lung Cancer Lung cancer is the number one form of deadly cancer in the United States. It is not only something that can kill you but also can put a strain on you and your family financially‚ emotionally‚ and medically. Lung cancer is formed when the cells of the lungs grow in an uncontrolled way‚ this creates a lump or a tumor which can either be malignant (cancerous) or benign (not cancerous). Radon gases‚ smoking‚ and second hand smoke cause lung
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structure and characteristics of the major groups of organisms of medical importance . U21:P2 Carry out preparative work related to organisms of medical importance. Task 1 Activities Complete the question sheet provided (Task 1‚ U21:P1 P2) Evidence Criteria Addressed Completed question sheet U21:P1 Describe the structure and characteristics of the major groups of organisms of medical importance . U21:P2 Carry out preparative work related to organisms of medical importance.
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Experiments investigating the effect of a particular factor on an enzyme-catalysed reaction are commonly used as assessed practicals in Biology. The reason for this is there are a number of factors that can be investigated‚ and therefore‚ a number of factors that can also be controlled. From our lecture‚ we are aware that the following can affect the rate of reaction: 1) Temperature: a. Independent variable: A range of temperatures should be investigated‚ with particular attention
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(the first step in the electron transport chain) (“Succinate Dehydrogenase‚” 2012). Reference Morgan‚ Judith Giles and Carter‚ M. Eloise Brown. Investigating Biology (Laboratory Manual). 7th ed. 107- 121. 2011. Reece‚ Jane B.‚ Urry‚ Lisa A.‚ Cain‚ Michael L.‚ Wasserman‚ Steven A.‚ Minorsky‚ Peter V.‚ and Jackson‚ Robert B. Campbell Biology. 9th ed. 152-171. 2011. Malonate inhibition of oxidation in the Krebs Tricarboxylic acid cycle. (Received for publication‚ October 26‚ 1948)‚ from http://www
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CHAPTER 23 Circulation Chapter Objectives Opening Essay Describe the adaptations of giraffes and humans to circulate blood against the pull of gravity. Circulatory Systems 23.1 23.1 23.2 Describe the general functions of a circulatory system. Compare the structures and functions of gastrovascular cavities‚ open circulatory systems‚ and closed circulatory systems. Compare the cardiovascular systems of a fish‚ an amphibian‚ a reptile‚ a bird‚ and a mammal. The Human Cardiovascular System
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DEFINITIONS * Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms‚ including their structure‚ function‚ growth‚ evolution‚ distribution‚ and taxonomy. * The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing (except virus‚ which consists only from DNA/RNA covered by protein and lipids)‚ and is often called the building block of life. Organisms can be classified
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