Essays on Biology

Adult Mountain Pine Beetles (MPBs) are known to bore into trees that are suitable for laying eggs in the tree’s bark. Mature lodgepole pines (Pinus contorta Douglas var. latifolia Engelmann) from 80 to 120 years old are only some of the many trees infested and …

Genetic Engineering Research I. Introduction In the past three decades, scientists have learned how to mix and match characteristics among unrelated creatures by moving genes from one creature to another. This is called “genetic engineering. ” Genetic Engineering is a test tube science and is …

Whenever I am feeling kind of down or just need to get out of the house, I love to go to my barn, where my horses are. My horses are pretty much part of the family and mean so much to me! Also, they are …

Resource exploited because of lack of Hydrogen Fuel technology or capital resources drawbacks : Depletion of resources for satisfying the greed of few individuals. ; Accumulation of resources in few hands, ; Indiscriminate exploitation of resources has led to global ecological crises such as, global …

When you think of a sponge you may think of the sponge you clean your dishes with or a bath sponge. And that may be a ‘sponge’, but they’re not the type of sponge that are important for us on the planet. Their bodies consist …

There are two major different methods in producing flowers from spring bulbs. One is the traditional method, planting them in the ground and allowing them to bloom in May, or late April. The second method is called “forcing” and is used to trick spring bulbs …

The cell is the biological basic unit to life .Every existing animal or plant owes its life to the cell. Cells cannot be seen with naked eyes but with the help of equipment called the microscope.  It is the environment that surrounds different, other existences …

Abstract: Cancer arises due to abnormal changes or mutations, in the genes responsible for regulating the growth of cells. Human papillomavirus (HPV) is considered the aetiological agent for many cancers including cervical cancer. HPV causes disruption and loss of some of the viral genes such …

Buying a Puppy vs. Buying an Older Dog Since the Internet was not working, I had to choose another theme to write about. I picked the theme “Buying a Puppy vs. Buying an Older Dog. ” These two topics don’t have much in comparison, but …

There are lots of zoos all over the world. A zoo can be described as the collection of various animal species found in nature. People can know about animals by visiting zoos. Whether animals should be kept in zoos or not,different people have different ideas. …

There are lots of zoos all over the world. A zoo can be described as the collection of various animal species found in nature. People can know about animals by visiting zoos. Whether animals should be kept in zoos or not,different people have different ideas. …

Laura Gallagher Partner: Rob Einersen Biology Period D Mr. Alvarez 15 February 2013 Gel Electrophoresis Introduction: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis is a process in which the process of determining whether a strand of DNA is either positively or negatively charged. The container in which the gel …

Throughout Beowulf, the hero must prove himself by conquering a number of monsters which imperil the order of the Anglo-Saxon world. The poet uses Beowulf’s battles with Grendel’s mother and the dragon to emphasize values and traditions of Anglo-Saxon culture, providing an effective template for …

Koski 1 Terry Koski Instructor: Melissa Wilke English Comp. 1 March 26, 2013 Best Friend vs Dogs Believe it or not, Friends and dogs have many similarities. They both make great companions and we here, they both play an important role in our life. The …

Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” is a poem that focuses on the idea of madness. The speaker is forced into a dilemma known as the Fantastic, in which he is unable to determine if the world around him is real or if he is insane. …

Ryan Casey Anthropology in the News Contagious Yawning Contagious yawning is something you can’t control. Infants after 11 weeks after birth start yawning and study’s say that around the age of four, children start to develop “contagious yawning”. Doctors use this to see if the …

An enduring quest of management scholars is to explain how and why organizations change. The processes of change or sequences of events have been difficult to define, let alone manage. Researchers have borrowed many concepts from many fields of study, including sociology, biology, and physics. …

The effects of black tea on the growth of E. coli bacteria cultures Kierstin Barker, Melissa Bischak, Jackie Tyszkiewicz, Errin Enany September 25, 2012 Abstract: This study was carried out in order to investigate whether black tea has antimicrobial properties as stated in Steven Johnson’s …

The Florida Everglades is the state’s most highly visited park in the state. The Everglades is also home to thousands of animals, reptiles, and plants. Many tourist travels just to get a glimpse of the many exotic reptiles. Although, the Everglades is very beautiful it’s …

Chris the boy in the ML short story–faced adversity, the no money for school -depression years that Just got worse… This combined with the love of learning and ambition to be an engineer… Drove him to study and work… First when he was away at …

Introduction Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder of salt and water regulation in the cell. The disease is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene (Cohen and Prince, 2012). The molecular basis of CF depends on its transmembrane conductance …

Introduction Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder of salt and water regulation in the cell. The disease is caused by mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene (Cohen and Prince, 2012). The molecular basis of CF depends on its transmembrane conductance …

You know I have been wanting a puppy for almost a year now!!! I have been working my butt off to try and earn one, I have tried everything but you wont budge I Just don’t know what I need to do. Whenever mom is …

Introduction Vertebrate mean backbone and every species in the vertebrate classes has a backbone. Phylum chordatata contains the most familiar species, which includes humans. All chordates have several things in common that occurs in some stage of their development. They have pharynged slits, which are …

The field of anthropology differs from so called “hard sciences” in several major ways. Unlike chemistry or physics, very few anthropological ideas and concepts are regarded as being absolutely correct. In fact it might be fair to say that most anthropologists agree to disagree. The …

Introduction Vertebrate mean backbone and every species in the vertebrate classes has a backbone. Phylum chordatata contains the most familiar species, which includes humans. All chordates have several things in common that occurs in some stage of their development. They have pharynged slits, which are …

Valerie slammed into the cold, muddy ground. As she turned around, the color from her face drained. There, behind her, was her biggest nightmare, the queen herself. Only now, she did not look like a queen. Her face was muddy, her gown was torn, and …

I was staring at empty space. I tried to look for the fixed contours on the paper and the silhouette of the pen I was holding. I tried but to no avail. My mind was swimming in an endless array of uneasiness. I was not …

Soon of existing cells. Janet Plow demonstrated that the cell membrane is a physical structure, not an interface between two liquids. Lynn Amaryllis proposed the idea that certain organelles were once free living themselves. Cell Theory: All living things are composed of cells. Cells are …

Bacteria grows everywhere and there is no way to hide from it. Bacteria can be harmful, but most are not. They’re strategies to help kill bacteria on human skin. The answer is soap. It doesn’t matter if the bacteria is from its natural source or …