selection Theory vs. Hypothesis Theory Broad pattern Series of supported hypotheses Hypothesis Scientific question Can be supported through experimentation * Cell Theory Discovery of cells First major conceptual breakthrough in bio Robert Hooke (1665) Discovered cells Cork (30x Magnification) Studied springs – similar to muscles Early 1800’s : all organisms consist of cells Pattern : cells exist in nature and are the basic constituent of all biological entities But where
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A Review of Thomas Nagel’s ‘The Absurd’ PHIL102000 June 30‚ 2012 Professor S. Gallegos ABSTRACT In his paper‚ The Absurd‚ Thomas Nagel attempts to provide some insight regarding the problem of the meaning of life. He makes clear‚ his conception of this problem‚ which concerns the natural expression of the sense that life is Absurd‚ and then offers a persuasive account of what such absurdity might consist in. I believe that Nagel’s proposal provides important insight
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Color VS. Drawing Which is more important color or drawing? These two have always been fought over for centuries by Poussiniste and Rubenistes. Two great pieces of art that were created in the 1600’s are Peter Paul Rubens’ The Caledonian Boar Hunt and Nicolas Poussin’s Landscape with Calm. While Rubens argues that color is the most important part of the painting Poussin argues that the drawing is more important. In the paragraphs below I will talk about the paintings each individually and then compare
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BIO WHAT IS BIODEGRADABLE SOAP? A biodegradable soap is a cleaning agent that can decompose naturally over time. These soaps can help reduce environmental impact when hikers‚ backpackers and campers need to bathe or clean their belongings. Depending on the formulation of soap that is purchased‚ a biodegradable soap can be used on the body‚ face‚ hair‚ hands and objects such as dishes and clothes. Non-toxic soaps can be manufactured with organic oils so as to remain environmentally friendly. Oils
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References: Biology Junction . (n.d) . Example of AP Lab 9 Transpiration . Retrieve from http://www.biologyjunction.com/lab_9_transpiration_example_2_ap.htm
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have you learnt? GRAM STAIN: The process! You should work on your lab notes. LECTURE 2 GRAM STAIN Developed by a Danish called Christian Gram in 1884 Stain a heat-fixed smear with a dye like crystal violet and fix with Iodine Then wash with ethanol or acetone Finally counterstain with a dye of different colour such as safranin (what is its colour? You have used it before!) 2 5 Gram positive Gram negative 6 3 GRAM POSITIVE CELL WALL 7 Consists of a thick‚ homogenous
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Study guide for Lecture Exam II Bio 202 (Heart‚ BV’s and Respiratory system) 1. The pulmonary circuit is supplied by which ‘side” of the heart? The systemic circuit? The right atrium 2. What is the functional difference between desmosomes and gap junctions? Desmosomes prevent adjacent cells from separating during contraction and gap junctions allow ions to pass from cell to cell transmitting current across the entire heart 3. What are the different effects of the PNS and SNS on heart rate?
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Bio 8.23.10 Chapter 1 Intro: The study of Life Properties of Life 1. Precise organization (Order) 2. Ability to take in energy and use it. (Energy utilization) 3. Ability to respond to stimuli ( Response to the environment) 4. Capacity for growth and development 5. Ability to reproduce 6. Ability to regulate internal environment (Homeostasis) 7. Ability to evolve ( Evolutionary adaptation) 8. Living organisms are cell based‚ made of one or more cells 9. Life
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Austin Groveman Professor Accardo English 102 12/2/14 A Doll House drama essay I argue that there is a connection between irony as a main theme and manipulation in A Doll House by Henrik Ibsen‚ and this is why my argument is valid… In Ibsen’s play irony is a visual element that is extremely present. A type of irony seen in playwrights such as A Doll House creates a lack of similarity between two or more facts. “Between what characters think is the case and what actually is the case”.(DiYanni‚933)
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Activity: Blood Glucose Regulation Name: Brent Goo Instructor: Thomas Redenbaugh Date: 12.23.2014 Predictions Plasma glucose levels will be highest 1-3 hours after the meal Plasma ketone levels will be highest before the meal (fasting) Plasma insulin levels will be highest immediately after the meal (0 hr) Plasma glucagon levels will be highest 1-3 hours after the meal Materials and Methods Dependent Variable plasma levels of glucose‚ ketones‚ insulin‚ and glucagon Independent Variable food and
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