The ‘Experiment’ by Dr Haskell portrays the unusual experiment that he conducted to compare his bare body and a Chickadees body in harsh freezing conditions. He decided to investigate it further because there was no logical explanation for a tiny bird to be able to survive in such conditions. He related his astonishment to the Bergmann’s rule‚ which states that larger animals will be found in colder climates and smaller animals will be found in warmer climates. Haskell found that the Chickadees
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photosynthesis. Problem What is the relationship between light intensity and the rate of photosynthesis? Pre-Lab Discussion Read the entire investigation. Then‚ work with a partner to answer the following questions. 1. What are the variables in this experiment? Identify the manipulated and responding variables and two controlled variables. The manipulated variable is light intensity. The responding variable is pH. Controlled variables include the initial pH‚ the size of the plant sprigs‚ and time
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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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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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Biological Science‚ 4e (Freeman) Chapter 1 Biology and the Tree of Life 1) Which of the following statements about cells is true? A cell is _____. A) only found in multiples of two‚ because single cells cannot exist independently B) always between 200 and 500 micrometers in diameter C) characteristic of eukaryotic but not prokaryotic organisms D) characteristic of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms Answer: D Reference: Section 1.4 Bloom’s Taxonomy: Level 1 Knowledge 2)
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environment. It is a movement that restores the environment that humans have damaged. Scientists have addressed the idea‚ in "A life of its own" by Michael Specter‚ of using synthetic biology to mend environmental issues. Synthetic biology combines the "elements of engineering‚ chemistry‚ computer science‚ and molecular biology…to assemble the biological tools necessary to redesign the living world" (Specter 364). There are both positive and negative impacts of a synthetic world on the environment movement
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Study Questions What place is on the cover of our book and why did the authors choose it? [Read Chapter 1 to find out] Crescent Moon Lake oasis‚ a place of appararent isolation in the heart of the Gobi Desert in China. Its to get the reader to ask the obvious and no-so-obvious quesitons about why places like the oasis are where they are and what they mean to us both hitorically and today. What are the 4 traditions of Geography? Spatial Tradition‚ Area Studies Tradition‚ The Man-Land Tradition
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Theories of Biology University of Phoenix – Axia There are seven major theories of Biology that attempt to organize and make sense of the multitude of ideas surrounding the major theories of Biology. The theories include evolution of natural selection‚ inheritance‚ cells‚ biological classification‚ bioenergetics‚ homeostasis‚ and ecosystems. The evolution of natural selection is the theory the theory that attempts to explain how and why species are able to adapt to their environments
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Marine biology is more than the scientific study of marine life. Marine biology is the study of marine organisms‚ their behaviors‚ and interactions with the environment. Marine biologists study oceanography and the associated fields of chemical‚ physical‚ and geological oceanography. Marine biologists are also able to specialize in large aquatic animals‚ all the way down to microscopic and minuscule organisms. Anything else in between‚ marine biologists are able to study. Marine biology is known
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language? Well I’ll be telling you about one of them… biology (If you hadn’t already guessed that from the title). Biology is a useful tool for anyone to have‚ not only doctors and biochemists. It can help you when dealing with medical concerns that may arise in your future. After all‚ it’s always good to have a general idea of what your doctor is talking about. Understanding your body is key to living a long and healthy life. Biology is a very important part of everyday life‚ whether we realize
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