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    I. Describe the structure and function of the nucleus and mitochondria. The mitochondria is a semi-autonomous organelle which reproduces by bynary fission and has its own DNA. Its main function is to produce the energy intermediate ATP‚ through ATP synthase. Mitochondria could be considered a cell inside a cell. It has its own membranes (inner and outer membranes)‚ its ribosomes (to produce the proteins encoded in its DNA)‚ a matrix -- where aerobic respiration occurs. The invaginations of the inner

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    My little brother is currently in a juvenile detention center for the negative choices that he has made. While in the detention center‚ he has made the decision to permanently drop out of school and get his GED while also not having any plans for when he is released from the detention center. I have seen my brother struggle‚ since he began high school‚ in not knowing what he wanted for his life‚ making negative choices‚ and ultimately putting himself in a situation that he could not get out of.

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    raised in different environments. Some of them are rich; others are poor. The environment determines how students think‚ speak‚ dress‚ walk‚ etc. This leads us to know the fact that not all students are equal in terms of the way they living‚ speaking‚ intelligence‚ and so forth. Knowing students ethnicity‚ we know how they think and behave in the classroom by comparing them with their ancestors and how they were behaving in the classroom. Ethnicity also helps teachers to analyze students

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    1. What characteristics do you posses that would serve you well as a camp counselor? I believe I hold the characteristics of a terrific leader‚ someone who is always focused on what she is doing‚ someone who has integrity and is inspirational. I also completed leadership training and hold a certificate of leadership. I am overly patient and always positive. 2. What would the ideal experience of camp be? To me‚ the ideal camp experience would be for these girls not only have a fun time and build

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    -dz assignment Diagram Micrograph Structure (noun) Function (verb) Relationship between S/F Nucleus - Nucleus composed of chromatin‚ nucleoplasm‚ a nucleolus‚ and a nuclear envelope - Has large pores (nuclear pores/nuclear envelope) - Nuclear envelope has a double membrane - Diameter of 5 micrometers - spherical shape - controls all cell activity by directing which enzymes are made for specific functions - stores the genetic material of the cell (DNA) - directs

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    Would You Mind‚ Can I Have Your Facebook Password? Nikki Gardner Roberts Wesleyan College Social media has connected the entire world to one another. It has become a cornerstone of communication in the 21st century with websites such as Google‚ Instagram‚ Facebook‚ and Twitter to name a few. Since this large boom in social media usage in the past 10 years‚ many issues have arose with it as well. One of these issues was addressed and discussed in the essay‚ “Why Asking for a Job Applicant’s

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    ESSAY ‘The structure and importance of the plasma membrane found within and around all cells’ The plasma membrane surrounds all eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Eukaryotic cells have membrane bounded organelles whereas prokaryotic cells do not. The plasma membrane forms the boundary between the cell cytoplasm and the environment. Its function are to allow different environments to be established inside and outside the cell. It also controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

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    gets to a plants cell by diffusion. Both stems and roots contain xylem vessels and phloem tubes. In a stem these are grouped into vascular bundles arranged in a ring. In a root these are arranged in the centre forming a structure called the stele. Xylem tissue has the dual functions of support and transport. It contains several different types of cells these are vessel elements‚ traceids‚ fibres and parenchyma cells. In contrast to this phloem tissue is living and comprises of sieve tubes‚ phloem

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    Organelle | Found In | Structure | Function | Cell Membrane (plasma membrane) | Both | A phospholipid bilayer that contains proteins. Lipids face each other while the phosphates face away from each other. Most proteins stay with the outer layer of phospholipids. | Protective barrier. Transports required materials and wastes in and out of the cell. Cell communication. | Nucleus | Both | Dense sphere inside the cell. Surrounded by a nuclear envelope with nuclear pores that allow for material transportation

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    and Brain - Is There a Difference? Lisa Fitzsimons PHI 200 Instructor Brianne Larsen 02/20/2012 The brain is the most complex organ of the human body; scientists still have many unanswered questions about it. One question is are the mind and the brain the same entity or are they separate entities within a person’s head? It is undisputed that the actions of the mind are within the brain. But are the actions of the mind only neurological impulses sent between neurons within the brain or is

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