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1. List the four "large molecules of life." Identify their composition and structure, and describe one function they perform in the cell.
2. Before bringing a new drug to the marketplace, extensive testing is done on the drug by administering the drug to large numbers of individuals. Explain the importance of the scientific method, sample size, controls and variable in the drug evaluation process.
3. How can you explain the occurrence of birth defects (caused by altered genes) in children and grandchildren of WWII atomic bomb victims, when the victims themselves were only mildly affected
4. Water is crucial for life as we know it. One of the most important characteristics of water is its ability to act as a solvent. Explain why water is such a good solvent for polar and charged molecules.
5. During the past 50 years, more than 200 species of insects that attack crop plants have become highly resistant to DDT and other pesticides. Based on what you have learned in this class regarding evolution, explain the rapid and widespreach evolution of resistance. Now that DDT has been banned in the US, what do you expect to happen to levels of resistance to DDT among insect populations?
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Describe how each of these hormones contributes
: Select two hormones Describe how each of these hormones contributes to homeostasis. Especially interesting are hormones that are antagonists relative to specific functions of the body.
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Explain how fast should the bat fly in order to hear a beat
: This bat hears its own sound plus the sound reflected by the wall. Explain how fast should the bat fly in order to hear a beat frequency of 10.0Hz?
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What conclusion can be made from data
: A survey of 51 randomly selected students finds that on average students study 138 minutes per night with a standard deviation of 32 minutes. What conclusion can be made from this data?
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Use of statistics in business research
: Why use statistics in business research, and what is its role? How can the concept of variance and standard deviation be applied to solving a real world business-related problem? Include a specific example from business. Explain.
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Explain the occurrence of birth defects
: Before bringing a new drug to the marketplace, extensive testing is done on the drug by administering the drug to large numbers of individuals. Explain the importance of the scientific method, sample size, controls and variable in the drug evaluat..
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How many photons strike the leaf every second
: If solar radiation is 1010 , how many photons strike the leaf every second? Assume three significant figures and an average wavelength of 504 for solar radiation.
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Explain the main issues of corporate governance
: Explain the main issues of corporate governance as covered in the course. please be sure to include relevant real cases of corporate
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Describe how each of these hormones contributes
: Select two hormones, Describe how each of these hormones contributes to homeostasis. Especially interesting are hormones that are antagonists relative to specific functions of the body.
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Description of business research
: Of the three research designs types (exploratory, formalized, and casual), which would you use to assess the effectiveness of an aspect of your job? Explain.
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