Entries by admin

How does gene regulation involving the trp repressor protein differ from what you observed with the lac repressor in the previous lesson? (2 points)

How does gene regulation involving the trp repressor protein differ from what you observed with the lac repressor in the previous lesson? (2 points) Based on your understanding of gene regulation in the cell and the function of the trp operon, describe how this process would be affected if there was a mutation in the operator region so that the operator could […]






Discuss the concept of epigenesis in light of your family history and the article you read. Aim for one page for this section of your paper.

  Discuss the concept of epigenesis in light of your family history and the article you read. Aim for one page for this section of your paper. Complete the Living to 100 Questionnaires. Integrate your findings on the questionnaire into your discussion. Aim for another page. Discuss how you can improve your health and longevity in light of your findings in […]






CASE STUDY #1

CASE STUDY #1 Amy is cooking dinner for her family. She moves to pull a pot off the stove and accidently touches the burner. She reflexively pulls her finger away from the stove and immediately feels the pain. Which receptor neuron is responsible for sending information from her finger to her peripheral nervous system? Is […]






Define the following terms:

Define the following terms: 1. Antigen 2. Antibody 3. Epitope 4. Immunoassay 5. Polyclonal antibodies 6. Monoclonal antibodies 7. Agglutination 8. Precipitation II. Hemagglutination (Blood typing) For background: 6-A 9. Complete the following table. Blood type Antigens present On the erythrocyte Antibodies present in plasma Can donate blood to Can receive blood from A+ A- B+ B- […]