Genetic diversity

Abstract: Evolution is an ongoing process, it states that present day organisms arose from preexisting organism. The amino acid sequence of a protein allows scientist to compare the evolutionary relationship among species since proteins have almost the same functions. The greater the difference between organisms means that there is more variance in the amino acid sequencing. However, proteins do most of the cell’s work and they also function as an immune antibody. The immune system consists of…

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Leslie Banesa Lopez Professor Charles Hart Biol 1101L 10Sept. 2016 JAA Q #1: What is the species name of the model/study organism? A: The species name of the green house whitefly is Trialeurodes vaporariorum. Q #2: What is one piece of interesting information found in the introduction? A: The most interesting part I found in the introduction was that almost all entomopathogenic fungal products contain conidia (asexual spores of a fungi) as an active ingredient. This type of production takes…

After reading chapter three I had a better understanding of DNA replication, what genes do, and also how humans are connected to other species, a better understanding on how we are all part of a “biological continuum”. In 1962 three men named James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins won of the most distinguished award which was the Noble prize. Although one more person also help discover DNA which she was not credited was Rosalind Franklen. DNA replication is the process one strand of…

The term “evolution” is a theory to explain how earth becomes full of life from simple bacteria. Set by Darwin, it is a common concept accepted by the public. He used the finches on Galápagos Islands to explain an important concept for evolution, nature selection. He found that on Galápagos Islands, finches have many different types of beaks. Some are easy to crush seeds, some are easy to catch warms in the trunks, and others have their ways to use. But different types of beaks can only found on…

consists of paired bases (A to T, C to G), phosphate molecules, and sugar molecules. DNA is important because it instructs an organism's cell to produce certain amino acids for proteins, determined by the sequence of base pairs. DNA also contains genetic material that can guide the processes of the cell. In addition, DNA can replicate itself, making cell division possible. James…

Metaphase I (MI) (Assembly of meiotic apparatus) During Metaphase I, Chromosomes move together along the metaphase plate. DNA replication, repair spindle function, and chromosome segregation are controlled by regulatory mechanisms of spindle assembly checkpoints (Elledge, 1996). The cellular spindle apparatus includes the spindle microtubules, associated proteins, and any centrosomes or asters present at the spindle poles. The dynamic lengthening and shortening of spindle microtubules (Mitchison…

When I had children no one brought up genetic testing for anything to see the incidence that our genes together could possibly produce a child with a genetic defect. Knowing, growing up, would make things much easier to address. No one wants a child with defects. Knowing the possibility that could increase the incidence of these would give the individual a sense of control over the situation. Knowing your child has certain genetic disorders will assist in preventing illness and maintaining…

at conception in the womb and continues through life heavily depending on the genetic make-up passed down through the mother and father. Many studies have been done to determine how big of an impact genes have on human development, and they found astonishing results. Genetics not only influence the way one develops physical characteristics, but they also influence the development of certain traits and disorders. Genetics start influencing human development right at the moment of conception.…

With time and budget constraint putting more pressure on the Arizona Game and Fish Department to produce more reports with less resources. Environmental DNA sampling could be the answer to acquiring population data, faster than traditional sampling methods. Surveying populations of animals, to observe the status of their populations has been a difficult task for Wildlife Biologists, since the late 1800s. The recent decline of wildlife populations has put more pressure on wildlife managers to…