Economics 515 AU11 Midterm 1 Review 1. Explain the difference between economic growth and economic development. Define extensive growth. Define intensive growth A) Economic growth is defined by increases in GDP. B) Whereas‚ economic development is more of a vague measure usually incorporating social measures such as literacy rates or life expectancy as a means of measuring a country ’s level of development. C) Extensive Growth‚ is based on the expansion of the quantity
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Punnet square: dihibyrid cross- 2 parents w/2 different traits Ex: seed shape & seed color Cross pure-lines 2. F1 offspring are all heterozygous‚ Cross F1 x F1 F2 generation shows individuals of both phenotypes‚ in a specific ratio 9:3:3:1 -this would only occur if independent assortment = 2 alleles separate & sort independently into gametes Mendel Rules of inheritance Different alleles for the same gene Principle of segregation-each gamete has 1 allele of each gene Principle
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When measuring crime and deviance sociologists use three different means‚ those are official statistics‚ self-report studies and victim surveys. These methods of collecting data have both strong points and weak points‚ but by combining them a possible general picture of crime and deviance could be drawn. The sociological theories have varying perspectives on the usefulness of generating measurable crime statistics and the validity of each method. Firstly official statistics are compiled and then
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CHILDHOOD 1 Childhood Obesity and Genetics Julianne Jackson September 26‚ 2011 CHILDHOOD 2 Obesity‚ in my opinion‚ is caused by genetics and can also be hereditary. I chose this topic because my grandchildren are both overweight as are most of their fraternal relatives. We all know that childhood obesity is extremely unhealthy and can be very harmful for our nation’s children‚ not to mention that obesity can cause severe psychological problems. “The epidemic of obesity
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Genetic Engineering INTRODUCTION Genetic Engineering Involves methods‚ techniques‚ and procedures used in gene manipulation. Furthermore‚ it Involves isolation‚ manipulation and reintroduction of DNA into cells or model organisms‚ usually to express a protein to reach desired effects. Aim: to introduce new characteristics or attributes physiologically or physically Such as: making a crop resistant to herbicide‚ introducing a novel trait‚ enhancing existing ones‚ or producing a new protein
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protein (APP). It is well known that astrocytes have an impact on progression of Alzheimer’s disease. As some studies suggest‚ reactive astrocytes surround the formed plaques and undergo astrogliosis‚ where active astrocytes store large amounts of A‚ when in other brain tissues astroglial cells endure gradual loss of effectivness‚ which results in changes of synaptic plasticity and deterioration specific to Alzheimer [26]. Astrocytes are the cells‚ which degrade the amyloid- plaques and this happens
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Definition of National Income Measures of National Income 10.3.1 Gross National Product (GNP); 10.3.2 Gross Domestic Product (GDP); 10.3.3 Net National Product (NNP); 10.3.4 National Income: Some Accounting Relationships 10.4 Methods of Measuring National Income 10.4.1 Net Output or Value-Added Method; 10.4.2 Factor-Income Method; 10.4.3 Expenditure Method 10.5 10.6 10.7 10.8 10.9 10.10 Choice of Methods Measurement of National Income in India Summary Answers to ‘Check Your
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Genetic Discrimination Secret genetic testing at Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railroad lead the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to file a discrimination law suit against the company for potentially using the information obtained in these test against their employees. The Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) referenced the American Disability Act’s statement that “it is unlawful to conduct genetic testing with the intent to discriminate in the workplace” Burlington Northern
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‘Genetic influences appear to contribute significantly to the differences between people in personality’. Discuss. The research carried out in the field of behavioural genetics has indicated‚ over the course of many studies‚ that genetic influence has a direct affect on individual differences in personality. Still‚ behavioural genetics has a lot to provide to the study of personality than inheritability predicts. This paper will discuss a few of the findings from research carried out on behavioural
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Describe three types of mental strategies that may improve recall. 6. List three ways in which experts are different from novices. 7. Why should results from IQ tests be used with caution? How does culture play a role? IQ tests may be biased when it comes to language and culture. They also do not test all possible areas of talent or gifting. Culture indeed plays a role. For example a child growing up in the Caribbean may not know what a
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