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Population Genetics and Human Evolution
Complete the following discussions:
The Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium states that allele frequencies remain constant across generations unless certain influences are introduced, such as nonrandom matings or mutations.
• Describe the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
• Are there influences that deviate from the principle? If so, what are they? If no, why?
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) profiling is a tool used in forensic investigation and paternity testing. This technique is often used by forensic scientists to identify individuals on the basis of their DNA profiles.
• How is DNA profiling performed?
• What are some of the novel uses of DNA profiling, other than those described in your textbook?
Sickle-cell disease is an example of balanced polymorphism as carriers of this disease are protected against malaria.
• Describe an example of balanced polymorphism, other than sickle-cell disease, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, phenylketonuria (PKU), prior protein mutation, cystic fibrosis (CF), and Smith-Lemli-Opitz syndrome (SLOS).
Genetic ancestry testing is becoming popular as more and more people are trying to trace their ancestry. Two different types of tests are generally offered, mitochondrial DNA, which traces maternal lineages, and Y chromosome testing, which traces paternal lineages.
• Does genetic ancestry testing provide a complete picture of a person's heritage? If so, how? If not, why not?
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Determine the vectors and show that vectors are orthogonal
: Let A and B be the endpoints of diameter of a circle of radius a and let P be any other point on circle. Determine the vectors u→ = AP and v→ = BP (in terms of a and θ) and show that u→ and v→ are orthogonal.
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Constant debt-to-value ratio equal
: In order to raise new equity Grimm Inc. employs Speed Bank. Grimm wants to raise $28 million in equity for a new project (not including the fee paid to the investment bank). Grimm keeps a constant debt-to-value ratio equal to 40%.
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Determine the velocity of the collar
: The spring constant k = 700 N/m, mA=14 kg, and mB=18 kg. The collar Aslides on the smooth horizontal bar. The system is released from rest with the spring unstretched. Use conservation of energy to determine the velocity of the collar when it has ..
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Write down the resulting differential equations
: Produce a single plot illustrating the temperature in the building over five days - Write down the resulting differential equations
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How is dna profiling performed
: What are some of the novel uses of DNA profiling, other than those described in your textbook?
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Determine the ratio yd/yu of the depth of submersion
: An equilateral prism of wood (the specific gravity is 0.75) is placed into a freshwater pool. Determine the ratio yd/yu of the depth of submersion when the prism is pointed down to the depth of submersion when the prism is pointed up. Assume the p..
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Calculate the present value of this stock
: Calculate the present value of this stock. What will be the new price of this stock if the discount rate rises to 12%? What will be the new price of this stock if the discount rate falls to 10%?
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Identify the nutritional needs for a developing embryo
: Provide examples of good and bad nutritional choices for baby and mom.
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Find the force on each side
: A uniformed equilateral trianle of side length 2.23m and weight 5.70 *103N is placed across a gap. One point is on the north end of the gap, and the opposite side is on the south end. Find the force on each side.
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