Sickle cell disease is present usually in those of African or Mediterranean descent (Saladin 2007). About 1.3% of African Americans have sickle cell (Saladin‚ 2007). Sickle cell was originated in Africa where malaria was killing a vast number of people (Saladin‚ 2007). The sickle cell hemoglobin is not able to be digested by the parasites that cause malaria‚ making those with sickle cell resistant to malaria (Saladin‚ 2007). This paper will discuss a normal erythrocyte compared to an erythrocyte
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Living Environment/Biology A Tour of the Cell CellsTissuesOrgansOrgan SystemsOrganisms *Cells are made up of smaller functional parts known as cell organelles (little organs). Cell organelles are specialized cell structures that perform specialized jobs in the cell.* 1. Cytoplasm- *Jelly-like substance inside of the cell 2. Mitochondria- *In cellular respiration oxygen is used to extract energy from sugars‚ fats‚ and other nutrients 3. Cell membrane- *It is a selectively permeable
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EXPLORING THE EGG CELL By: Christina Vu SNC2D3 Mr.Ram FUNCTION OF THE EGG CELL: The egg cell is the female gamete used for sexual reproduction. The egg cell is responsible for providing half of the genetic material required for reproduction. When the egg cell joins with the sperm cell.... The egg cell is large and bulky structure which allows the sperm cell to get in easily. WHAT ORGANELLES DOES AN EGG CELL HAVE AND THEIR FUNCTION? Mitochondria: Produces energy for the cell by a process called
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DNA Analysis The importance of DNA analysis has made an impact the forensic world by proving the innocence or guilt of a person. DNA analysis is the most effective method in the Forensic Investigation field‚ it carries more evidentiary value than other forensic evidence‚ it has become a primary source for cases that have not been solved and the advancements in technology will continue to scientifically eliminate wrongful convictions. Although many feel that there are discrepancies in DNA analysis
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7.1.1 Describe the structure of DNA‚ including the antiparallel strands‚ 3’-5’ linkages and hydrogen bonding between purines and pyrimidines. DNA is made up of two strands. At one end of each strand there is a phosphate group attached to the carbon atom number 5 of the deoxyribose (this indicates the 5’ terminal) and at the other end of each strand is a hydroxyl group attached to the carbon atom number 3 of the deoxyribose (this indicates the 3’ terminal). The strands run in opposite directions
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M1: DNA • DNA - DNA are the chemical unit for genetic information in most organisms. - DNA are informational macromolecules that are used to store hereditary information that determines functional and structural characteristics of organisms. - In eukaryotes‚ the linear DNA is found primarily in the nucleus of cells. - In prokaryotes (e.g. bacteria)‚ there is one circular loop of double-stranded DNA in cytoplasm. • General Structure of DNA - The structure of DNA as a double helix made up
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Associate Program Material Cell Energy Worksheet Answer the following questions: Cellular respiration: • What is cellular respiration and what are its three stages? Cellular respiration is the aerobic harvesting of energy from food molecules. The first stage of cellular respiration is Glycolysis. The second stage of cellular respiration is the citric acid cycle. Lastly‚ the third stage of cellular respiration is the electron transport. • What is the role of glycolysis? Include
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Cell Reproduction Dr. Susan Kennedy Introduction to Biology January 28‚ 2012 Introduction Cellular reproduction is the process by which cells duplicate their contents and then divide to yield two cells with similar‚ if not duplicate contents. Life as we know it depends on the ability of cells to store‚ retrieve and translate the genetic instructions required to make and maintain a living organism. In this assignment‚ I will discuss two different types of cell reproduction
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“Should we manipulate the DNA of bacteria?” This is a question that has no definite answer‚ but a limitless amount of controversy. Since DNA is the code within each and every cell that instructs them on how to function and bacteria are rapidly reproducing microbes‚ genetic engineering is something to be considered. In fact‚ Bacteria were the first organisms to be genetically engineered. Modifying or manipulating the DNA of microbes and bacteria should continue to be allowed because it can be used
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runs out of ways to identify human remains‚ DNA can play a key role in the identification process. The most common methods of identification by a forensic anthropologist include "detailed skeletal and dental features‚" of the remains‚ but they are sometimes asked to perform DNA profiles as well (Arismendi‚ Baker‚ & Matteson‚ 2004). According to the paper by Arismendi‚ Baker‚ and Matteson‚ when the common modes of identification do not yield any results‚ "DNA typing may provide a further avenue of investigation
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