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The Spider Silk Protein May Lead to Generation of Artificial Heart for Humans

The biocompatibility, biodegradability and strength of spider silk are some of the properties that have excited researchers on the possibilities it provides. This is a protein-based compound that does not cause any adverse allergic, immune or inflammatory reactions in humans. Recently, recombinant technology has enabled scientists to manufacture spider silk, and there is a race … Continue reading “The Spider Silk Protein May Lead to Generation of Artificial Heart for Humans”

Nucleic Acids and Genetics Study Guide

Javascript not enabled Name: Nucleic Acids and Genetics Study Guide Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ABCDE 1. Mendel verified true-breeding pea plants for certain traits before undertaking his experiments. The term “true-breeding” refers to: a. genetically pure lines. b. organisms that have a … Continue reading “Nucleic Acids and Genetics Study Guide”

Genetics Tutorial

%CODE1% Javascript enabled Name: Human Genetics Web Tutorial True/False Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false. TF 1. Hemophilia is a recessive, sex-linked disorder. TF 2. An autosomal trait will occur with equal frequency in both males and females. TF 3. Sex-linkd traits appear more often in … Continue reading “Genetics Tutorial”

AP Heredity Study Guide

%CODE1% Javascript not enabled Name: ap heredity study guide Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ABCDE 1. Pea plants were particularly well suited for use in Mendel’s breeding experiments for all of the following reasons except that a. peas show easily observed variations in … Continue reading “AP Heredity Study Guide”

AP Unit 4 Heredity Study Guide 134

%CODE1% Javascript not enabled Name: ap unit 4 heredity study guide 134 Multiple Choice Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. ABCDE 1. Pea plants were particularly well suited for use in Mendel’s breeding experiments for all of the following reasons except that a. peas show easily … Continue reading “AP Unit 4 Heredity Study Guide 134”