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    Reshmi Radhakrishnan‚ TA: Jared Tues Rm 24 Experiment 6 Purpose: To analyze if diploid yeast strain heterozygous for ARG8 ADE2 HIS3/arg8 ade2 his3 on chromosome XV and TRP1/trp1 on chromosome IV irradiated with UV light underwent mitotic recombination to form homozygous recessive ade2/ade2 mutants. The ade2/ade2 mutant are selected then plated on different media to observe if the homozygous recessive mutants were due to mitotic recombination. Controls: If all the red cells grew on the CSM-Trp

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    “Evaluate Kelley’s Co-Variation Model Of Attribution” The co-variation model of attribution uses the idea that all people analyse behaviour and search for causes of it in a similar way to a scientist. The model introduces the theory that when observing behaviour‚ people will process a cause by identifying the factor with the highest co-variance to the behaviour. This is achieved by collecting three sets of information‚ these being consistency‚ distinctiveness and consensus. When consistency is low

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    carried out by the protein that makes up the majority of the protein composition of the  cell‚ hemoglobin.  We will also be looking at how hemoglobin delivers oxygen‚ and  how many factors affect its affinity for oxygen.  Lastly we will be looking at some  variations of hemoglobin‚ one variation of which is determined by the combination of  chains‚ and which occurs

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    and Paste: Exploring Genetic Engineering In previous three decades‚ scientists have learned how to combine characteristics with unrelated creatures by moving genes. This is called “genetic engineering.” Genetic Engineering is rashly applied in food production. All humans have genes‚ which carry certain traits structuring a person’s chemical composition. Inheritable characteristics move through generations through DNA. Genetic Engineering is the planned adjustment of genetic material. Any meddling

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    My choice topic for the benefits legislation paper is Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 also referred to as GINA. This new federal law will protect society from being treated unfairly because of the differences in their DNA that may affect their health. Genetic discrimination is the misuse of genetic information. Genetic information as defined by GINA including the following: An person’s genetic tests or the genetic tests of the individual’s family members‚ and the manifestation

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    Adolescents should be allowed to partake in predictive or predispositional genetic testing without discouragement from medical facilities or family members. Huntington’s disease is an inherited disorder that arises from a mutation in the HTT gene‚ which codes for the huntingtin protein. The disease presents fatal complications because it causes degeneration of nerve cells in the brain‚ which in turn negatively impacts physical and mental performance (Mayoclinic). Symptoms of the disease include

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    Soccer has been one of Australia’s favourite past time‚ however will this hobby continue to space? Scientists are developing space transport which will allow humans to travel to other planets‚ specifically Mars. The variation in wind conditions and gravity can negatively influence the playability of sports‚ however alterations can be made so that this hobby can continue to the stars. There are forces that are constantly being exerted on a soccer ball in flight. Forces are vital components as they

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    not be too far off in the future. Designing babies using genetic enhancement is an issue that is gaining more and more attention in the news. This controversial issue‚ once thought to be only possible in the realm of science-fiction‚ is causing people to discuss the moral issues surrounding genetic enhancement and germ line engineering. Though genetic research can prove beneficial to learning how to prevent hereditary diseases‚ the genetic enhancement of human embryos is unethical when used to create

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    "The age of genetic engineering is changing our lives‚ whether we like it or not" (Tagliaferro 9). This quote by Linda Tagliaferro is an excellent quote to explain how genetic engineering is currently standing‚ whether one is fore or against genetic engineering. In the old days animals went on with their lives breeding and reproducing in a manner that was unknown to civilization. However‚ through the years science and technology has surpassed the ways of the old‚ even though the rest of the world

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    Genetic engineering is a hotly debated topic in today’s political‚ ethical‚ and social arenas. Since its development‚ many have either renounced or championed this relatively new technology and for good reason. Genetic engineering is exactly what the name implies – a method of transforming the basic building blocks of life. This new door into the very fabric of life itself opens to reveal many potential benefits and cures to those with genetic diseases or malformations that drastically alter their

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