The function of a capsid‚ in virus biology‚ is to serve as a protective outer layer that protects the genetic material of the virus from the host’s defensive cells. The capsid is made up of proteins. The nucleic acid is what is contained within the capsid‚ which is a group of long‚ linear macromolecules‚ consisting of either DNA or RNA. There are two different cycles in which the virus uses a host cell to replicate and reproduce itself. These two cycles are known as the lytic cycle‚ and the lysogenic
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Before watching the film I did not think biology had anything to do with racism. I believe scientist tried to prove that race was biological in order to justify the actions against the non-white race. I had never really thought about where race had come from but was surprised‚ but not hard to believe‚ to hear in the film that race was created by humans to describe social and cultural differences. Knowing that race is not biological will not eliminate racisms today. Those that are racist today
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Double Helix is a fiction‚ mystery novel. It’s about an eighteen year old boy named Eli Samuels‚ who has a lot going for him: athletic skill‚ intelligent mind‚ and the ability to excel at almost anything and everything he does. He has a loving girlfriend named Vivian‚ who is always there for Eli‚ no matter what. Eli has a dad‚ Jonathan‚ who is against most of the choices that Eli makes. Jonathan is married to Asa Samuels‚ Eli’s mom‚ who is in the nursing home suffering with Huntington’s disease‚
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Ernie Reed BIO-013/ Stem Cell Research Sullivan 11.10.2010 STEM CELL RESEARCH What is a stem cell? One can define a stem cell as a cell type that is found in many tissues. This particular cell is unique in the fact that it can divide itself over and over virtually to an infinite number. This process of reproduction ensures that the cells can restore other cells that may have gotten damaged; this process may only occur if the person is still living. The same goes for animals. As the stem cell
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POB II: Exam II Review Chapter 6: tour of the cell Microscopy: • Microscopes provide a window to the cell. • Most important tool in cytology • Resolution has improved understanding of cells. o Resolving power – the smallest distance between two objects that allows them to be seen as distinct objects. o Resolving power of the human eye is 0.1 mm • Light microscope – uses glass lenses and visible light to form a magnified image of an object. o Resolving power of about 100 nm (.0002 mm)
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GCSE Biology This blog will cover and explain the specification for Edexcel triple science course 2013 for biology. Hope it helps :) Monday‚ 20 May 2013 3.33 understand that the incidence of mutations can be increased by exposure to ionising radiation (for example gamma rays‚ X-rays and ultraviolet rays) and some chemical mutagens (for example chemicals in tobacco). There are things that make you more likely to have a mutated gene‚ these include: ionising radiation and chemical mutagens like
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aerobic respiration in plants and animals e.g. germinating seeds and mealworms Bio Experiment : Comparing Rate of respiration in mealworms at different temperatures? Mealworms are cold-blooded animals and are unable to maintain a constant core temperature‚ hence respiration would therefore change with temperature. As glucose is oxidised‚ oxygen is used up and carbon dioxide and heat energy is produced. Increment in temperature / production of CO2 or O2 consumption would hence be good indicators
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Prac 4 | Vertebrate Forelimbs‚ Shake a Leg! Ch. 6.4 H.Bio T.Book Aim: To gather information from secondary sources to observe‚ analyze and compare the structure of a range of vertebrate forelimbs. Materials: Pearson Biology Textbook coloured pencils Skeletons‚ photographs of a number of vertebrates copy of student worksheet Method: 1 Examine each of the vertebrate specimens in turn. Using Figure 1 as a guide‚ locate and identify the bones making up the pentadactyl limb structure
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Biology coursework The aim of this experiment is to investigate the affect of pH on the enzyme amylase. The amylase is used to break down the polysaccharide starch. Amylase is a digestive enzyme classified as a saccharidase (an enzyme that cleaves polysaccharides). It is mainly a constituent of pancreatic juice and saliva‚ needed for the breakdown of long-chain carbohydrates (such as starch) into smaller units. Amylase is also synthesized in the fruit of many plants during ripening‚ causing them
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Bibliography: Johnson‚ J. J. (n.d.). Lab Report . Retrieved 3 1‚ 2014‚ from IB Biology Higher Level: http://www.edu.pe.ca/gray/class_pages/smaccormack/leaf_disc_photosynthesis_write_up.pdf Photosynthesis. (n.d.). Retrieved 3 1‚ 2014‚ from IB Guide: http://ibguides.com/biology/notes/photosynthesis-hl
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