Category: Biology

You are required to read the Chapter 15 Biosynthesis and write 2 pages of essence/ Summary that reflects the application parts of the chapter (Ex: something that you read very interesting, and it stimulates your imaginative thinking and curiosity; very much related to human subject; paving way for a future research)
Textbook: Microbiology- An evolving Science 5th edition

Research paper on the adaptation to environmental factors in Pandas. 20 sources required. At least 7 pages of writing when double spaced. I’ve attached the assignment PDF and a powerpoint pdf of what to write about in the essay.

LAB PART II
With a group (2-4 people), you will need to write a 500 to 750-word report
on this project by next week. Prepare the outline in lab so that you have the chance to ask me questions (20 points).
a. Title (2 points): Your title should be descriptive yet no longer than 10 words. “Carbon Reservoir Report”
is not a descriptive title and will not receive credit.
b. Introduction (4 points): 1-2 paragraphs explaining the concept of urban forest. Mention its importance in
the context of conservation biology, environmental services and climate change mitigation tool (please
use reliable sources for your research – no Wikipedia or blogs). Tertiary sources and government reports
are allowed.
c. Methodology (4 points): 1-2 paragraphs explaining the measurements made and the material used. Refer
to your classmates as “researchers” rather than “students”. You will be writing about the entire class data
– not just your own. Remember that everyone is a collaborator; rather than saying something like “our
group was assigned to measure trees on Pearl St.”, explain that “our team of researchers measured street
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trees in the vicinity of Santa Monica College”. This section should be detailed enough to allow a reader to
replicate your work. Leave out irrelevant details such as “we walked to our assigned street” or “the
measuring tape had inches on one side and centimeters on the other”. Please include information about
the equipment used during field work, the city’s tree map and the equations used.
d. Results (4 points): 1-2 paragraphs going over the data collected by the class. This includes, but is not
limited to,
i. The total number of trees measured,
ii. Number of softwoods and hardwoods found,
iii. Average tree mass in kg,
iv. Average C mass per tree,
v. Average CO2 equivalent per tree,
vi. Estimated annual C uptake, considering 1973 as the planting year.
e. Discussion/Conclusion (4 points): 1-2 paragraphs. Start off by reminding the reader about the importance
of urban forests.
i. Refer to your carbon footprint calculation (Week 13 written discussion). Mention here the carbon
footprint for each group member (annual metric ton of CO2). Compare that number with the
estimated annual C uptake of the trees you measured and see how many trees are required to
neutralize each member’s carbon footprint.
ii. Mention possible issues we may have had with the collection and processing of data and what we
can do to improve our research (see spreadsheet notes for examples).
iii. Make suggestions for future research.
iv. Take home message: 1-2 sentences summarizing the report.
f. References (2 points): Cite any reference you used for this report. Disclaimer: Reports written with the assistance of artificial intelligence may be disqualified.

Remember the following as you go through the lab:
Complete the assessment at the end of the lab. To do this, fill out the items requested within the lab, download that document or document to your computer, and save it. You must attach the documents to the assignment and then submit the assignment.
Make sure that you read the Homework: Genetics System Lab Scoring Guide prior to submitting your document to ensure you have met all of the expectations for this assignment.
It is recommended to review the scoring guide prior to downloading your document, or documents, to your computer, since all work must be completed within the lab.
The PDFs provided are the questions and answers and the grade that my teach provided, based off the scoring guide I was nonperformance on several answers and I would like help refreshing my answers to receive a better grade 

Topic 2 – Canine Parvovirus Infection
Canine parvovirus infection is a common cause of illness and mortality in young dogs. In this
essay you will explore the literature relating to this highly contagious disease.
Your essay should include the following:
An introduction to canine parvovirus
A description of the relationship between different variants of the virus, and a
definition of the predominant circulating strain/s
An explanation of the pathogenesis (how the disease begins and develops) and
symptoms of the illness caused by this virus
A simple outline of the morphology and genomic structure of the virus
A description of how ELISA and PCR tests are used for laboratory diagnosis of
the virus
An explanation of what a modified live virus vaccine is. Are these types of
vaccines effective against parvovirus? Why/why not?
A conclusion summarising the main ideas discussed in your essay.
Essay structure
Your essay will contain
an introduction: a concise section that summarizes the topic and prepares the
reader for the detail in the subsequent sections
sub-sections with appropriate headings on each aspect of your topic
conclusion
citations – each piece of information will have a correctly formatted reference citation
(at least four refereed journal articles must be cited)
at least one figure and one table. Tables should be labelled above the table and
figures should be labelled below.
reference list this will contain full details of each reference cited in the text in
correct APA style.
Format
Use 1.5 line spacing
Use 12 point font
Times New Roman, Arial, or Calibri font
Set page size to A4
Margins should be at least 2 cm
Word limit 1500 words  10% excluding the title page table contents, table contents,
figure/table captions and references, and the reference list. Headings, subheadings,
written content, and in-text citations ARE counted in the word count. 
Some links to websites: (still need more)
https://www.vet.cornell.edu/departments-centers-and-institutes/baker-institute/our-research/canine-parvovirus#Treatment 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3550768/ 
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7152455/ 

This week’s readings cover pregnancy; specifically, caloric and nutrient needs, healthy weight gain, and characteristics affecting pregnancy outcomes.
It is vitally important that women who choose to become pregnant understand the importance of proper nutrition for the sake of her and the unborn child. Using the information in the textbook, discuss the following scenario and answer the questions listed below the scenario completely.
“Sandy, who is 6 months pregnant, has been having heartburn after meals, constipation, and difficult bowel movements.”
1. Identify the causes of Sandy’s ailments. 
2. Explain why these ailments are common during pregnancy. 
3. Advise Sandy on how to remedy her problems.
https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/index.htmlppl
https://www.cdc.gov/pregnancy/index.html
https://health.gov/healthypeople/about/workgroups/maternal-infant-and-child-health-workgroup

Research the to discover Zombie ant fungus (Ophiocordyceps unilateralis) characteristics and its role in society.
Cite the sources utilized in APA format in the final project.
Create a visual piece to display the portrayal of your microbe as a superhero or villain.
Incorporate the microbe′s characteristics in your depiction of the hero or villain character.
Example: The microbe has flagella, so their character might have a flagella cape or tail.
What format should you use? Get creative! Almost anything goes. A few examples:
Comic strip
Flyer or infographic
PowToon animation or another short video format
Illustration, sculpture, or other crafts (e.g., crochet)
PowerPoint slides or other presentation software (e.g., Prezi)
Include a written piece to go along with the visual piece.
It can be incorporated within the visual piece or in a separate document.
It should include at least 800 words.
It should describe the microbe′s characteristics and role in society. Include the following:
Identifying qualities, such as type of microbe (bacteria, virus, etc.) and structures.
“Origin story” – where/how was it discovered?
What is their role in society? What do they stand for?
Do they have a nemesis or weakness?
Be creative! A short story to go along with your illustration. A full comic strip of dialog. A most wanted profile poster.
Other Requirements or Considerations:
The project must be submitted on Blackboard.
Ensure the format of your project is supported by Blackboard assignments.
https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student/Ultra/Assignments/Supported_File_Types Note that default MAC formats like .pages are not supported.
“What if I can’t draw?” No worries!
Use Insert ˃ Shapes to build a microbe character in most programs.
Other options would be to start with clipart or tracing and then add smaller details freehand or with shapes.
*Remember, the final chance for extra credit must be hand-drawn (traced is okay) or a hand-crafted item.*

Lab Report on the growth of radishes using no fertilixer (control group), using half the 
recommended amount of fertilizer in the pot, and the third pot has the full recommended 
amount. The attachments below have all the information. The pots were under light for 12 
hours per day. The pots were watered twice a week. The plants with no fertilizer grew the
most and the plants with full amount grew the least.  

In 300 word essay, explain how the hypothalamus and pituitary glands control all target glands functions inside the body. indicate references

Writing a Patient Pamphlet & Professional Memo
• Patient Pamphlet
The information you provide here will target the patients & their families. Your end-product will
look like a brochure you would find in a doctor’s office educating your patients about a particular
pathogen.
• Professional Memo
Using the same pathogen, this memo will be written for technical audiences such as your coworkers in healthcare field. Develop a case study scenario. Write a memo ~1 page to the hospital
staff regarding the scenario, the nature of the pathogen & action steps to be taken by colleagues to
prevent the spread among patients and healthcare staff. (The emphasis is on prevention). Use at
least 10 vocabulary words and make sure they are in a contrasting color and bold print so they
stand out and are easy to find.
Possible Resources
❖ Textbook
❖ CDC www.cdc.gov/DiseasesConditions
❖ WHO who.int
❖ MicrobeWiki http://.microbewiki.kenyon.edu/index.php/MicrobeWiki
❖ NIAID https://www.niaid.nih.gov/diseases-conditions
❖ Online news sources: LA Times, NY Times, Scientific American, Science, Microbe
Please see attached file as an example. Make it similar to it. Do not use ChatGPT to completethe order. Thank you