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    Characteristics of Selective and Differential Media.

    Selective and Differential Media are both used in microbiological and clinical settings to aid in the identification of bacterial groups. List two specific media that have both selective and differential characteristics and specify the selective and differential agents in the media. Also describe how the results are interprete

    Respiratory

    Original, nothing from library please. I have to cover this topic: Select one specific disease associated with this organ system and explain how it affects the system and human health which is Respiratory. Usung this important human organ systems: Respiratory The human body is composed of a number of organ systems

    Human circulatory system and the impacts of atherosclerosis

    Original info only not from library please. I have to cover this topic: Select one specific disease associated with this organ system and explain how it affects the system and human health. Choose one of the three important human organ systems: Circulatory, Respiratory, & Endocrine. The human body is composed of a num

    Prostate Cells and Androgens

    Prostate cells usually require testosterone and other androgens to survive. But some prostate cancer cells thrive despite treatments that eliminate androgens. One hypothesis is that estrogen, often considered a female hormone, may be activating genes normally controlled by an androgen in these cancer cells. Describe one or more

    A typical food is chosen from the USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory, and the composition analyzed in terms of the major food groups. Using the USDA food pyramid, this is compared with the recommended daily portions of these food groups.

    Our bodies break down food through the digestive process. Let's investigate the chemical composition of the foods we eat. The USDA Nutrient Data Laboratory has posted a resource through which we can investigate the chemical composition of foods. Analyze the nutritional components of the food you select and in your own words

    Greenhouse gas politics

    Why do you feel there is debate about policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions? How can science help resolve the debate? please list references, thanks...

    Natural Ecosystem in Which You Live

    Identify a natural ecosystem in which you live or one near to where you live? How does this ecosystem support you? How can you minimize your carbon footprint?

    Zero Population Growth

    What is zero population growth? Is this a reasonable and attainable goal for the global human population?

    Urinalysis

    I am having problems with this assignment. Please help me. This assignment deals with the characteristics of urine and abnormal urinary constituents. Please help me with these topics on this assignment paper.

    Problems in Electrophysiology

    Part 1. Complete problem 1 from the Problems in electrophysiology 2006 handout. You can find it in the electrophysiology handouts document in the course documents folder. Use the "RT/F ln" form for the GHK equation as was shown in class but multiply RT/F by 1000 to convert volts to millivolts. (Remember that the Nernst equation

    Type 2 diabetes and kids

    Type 2 diabetes is becoming increasingly common in the United States. The primary risk factor for type 2 diabetes is a history of obesity. Statistics show that children are becoming obese at an alarmingly high rate, and this correlates with increased rates of type 2 diabetes. When young children become overweight, the problem i

    Rapid population growth

    Many people regard the rapid population growth of developing countries as our most serious environmental problem. Others think that the population growth in developed countries, though smaller, is actually a greater threat to the environment. What kinds of problems result from population growth in developing countries and in in

    Osmotic Pressure of Human Blood

    The freezing point of human blood is -0.56°C. Assume that the density of blood is 1.0 g/ml and that blood is an aqueous solution of some single solute species. Calculate the osmotic pressure of human blood at body temperature, 37°C.

    Type II immunopathology

    Some Type-II immunopathology mediated autoimmune diseases have manifestations in multiple different organs. Discuss the mechanisms for type II immunopathology, and how antibodies to one single antigen can cause damage in multiple sites throughout the body.

    All Babies Fingerprinted at Birth Controversy

    In 2005, A German politician proposed that all babies should be genetically fingerprinted at birth. Do you agree? What does genetic fingerprinting mean? Who should control the information obtained and who should have access to the information. What are the advantages, disadvantages, and potential problems associated with this pr

    Hormones and Anabolic Steroids

    What is a hormone? Do you think there are dangers to taking anabolic steroids or not? Why? Do anabolic steroids have any short or long term effects in males or females?

    The Significance of Mendel's Work

    Discuss the significance of Mendel's work and its impact on today's biological advances. Be specific and feel free to consult outside references for additional data to support your response.

    Low levels of metabolite

    A child approaches you complaining of progressive muscle weakness and inability to keep up with friends in athletic endeavors. You decide to take a muscle biopsy and send a sample out for analysis of some key metabolites. You receive back the following data. (You can neglect units; simply compare the patient's values with the no

    Disease probability

    A woman heterozygous for Huntington diseae reproduces with a man without the condition. Huntington disease is dominant; what are the chances the child will have the condition? The chances the child will not have the condition?

    Ingredients of Fat Substitute Products: Chip experiment

    Select two sets of products from your daily diet such as butter/salad dressing and find similar products that use fat substitutes. Make a list of all the fat substitutes that you find listed on the ingredient labels of the products. Indicate what type of fat substitute you found (like the synthetic fat Olestra). Determine how ma

    An antioxidant's function

    Within an response, discuss the following concepts: an antioxidant's function; free radicals and their effect on the human body; sources of vitamin C; optimal delivery system for vitamin C; and precautions for use of vitamin C