Abiotic component

Environment is the term used for defining our surroundings which may include the biotic and abiotic components that are present around us. Biotic components include the microbes, plants and animals and abiotics are soil, water and air [1]. Biotechnology is the integration of technology and natural sciences by utilizing organisms and cells, to produce knowledge, services and products [2]. Environmental biotechnology refers to the application of biotechnology which is used for finding a way to…

1.1 Objectives: After going through the chapter, you will be capable to: i. Understand the concept of Business Environment ii. Appreciate the significance of of Business Environment. iii. Define the nature of Business Environment iv. Delineate the various internal and external environmental factors affecting business. v. Understand the nature of ‘internal environment’ of business. vi. Describe the complexity of ‘external environment’ in which business operates. vii. Understand how businesses…

identification of the ecological traits that increase extinction risk” (Hobbs et all, 2010). The study focused on pygmy angelfish, but also the fish’s use of habitat, resources, and diet. They researchers found multiple risk factors and determined three components, small range size, low abundance, and specialization that make a fish rare and at risk for extinction. Small range size, which meant a smaller habitat which is more at risk than a large range and distribution. Low abundance of fish…

Biochemistry is the “structure and function” within living organisms through chemical processes (Revier). Being able to master the subject is a driven force that grasped my attention to continue pursuing my academics through this major. My interest for the subject grew as I conducted further research to determine the benefits of having a degree in biochemistry and how it would aid me in the long runs by having a successful future. Simultaneously, I enrolled in an Introduction to Biochemistry…

An aquatic ecosystem is a community of organisms that live within a body of water such as freshwater system or a saltwater system. The application of understanding aquatic ecosystems is how species adapt and inhabit a specific body of water that they reside in and the role that different water systems play in the survival of these various species. It is also important to understand the biodiversity within aquatic ecosystems to recognize why and how a wide range of diverse species can maintain a…

Terrestrial and aquatic mammals, although from different taxa and completely different environments, communicate over long distance in similar ways, but of course have differences since they evolved from different ancestors. Specific to this paper, elephants and whales are discussed; the way their ears, external or internal, are structures and how each section of their ears function to aid in the process of hearing frequencies from conspecifics. Elephants not only use their large ears to…

As a result of global warming, there is not a corner of the worlds’ oceans left unaffected by anthropogenic disturbances. The heating of Earth’s surface occurs through a life supporting process known as the greenhouse effect. This is a natural process where heat from solar radiation passing through the atmosphere is absorbed by gases and radiated back to the surface (Bradford A 2014). However, human activities, such as deforestation, industrial processes, and fossil fuel combustion are polluting…

Identification and characterization of differentially expressed gene(s) in pigeonpea genotypes in response to Helicoverpa armigera infestation Pigeonpea [Cajanus cajan (L.)millspaugh] is an important food legume predominantly cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Africa almost exclusively as a rainfed crop. It is a diploid (2n = 22), often cross-pollinated crop with a genome size of 833.07 Mbp (Varshney et al., 2012). Globally, it is cultivated on an area of 4.92 M ha…

masking leading to cochlear damage, change in behavior, altered metabolisms and malfunctioning health and ecosystems. This noise pollution can increase the stress of animals and interfere with the sound-based orientation. Biotic and abiotic sounds are the two components of underwater environment produced by fish and mammals in order to communicate and orient. Acoustic masking is one of the main effects of noise pollutions on marine animals. The noise from boating and shipping has an effect on…

1. Describe two scientific theories relating to the evolution of the chemicals of life A scientific theory is an explanation based on observations, reasoning and experimentations, especially one that has been tested and confirmed as a general principle helping to understand, explain and predict natural phenomena. A scientific theory must be based on careful and rational examinations of the facts. There are 5 major theories that account to the evolution and origins of chemicals of life. However…