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BIO 101 WEEK 2 Genetics and Inheritance Paper
For this Genetics and Inheritance Assignment, Review information on genetic disorders on the National Human Genome Research Institute Site: http://www.genome.gov/.
Choose a genetic disorder that can be inherited from a parent. Write a 525- to 700-word paper on the genetic disorder. Include the following in your paper:
Summarize the Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance and how chromosomal abnormalities can lead to genetic disorders.
- Describe the relationship between chromosomes and DNA.
- Identify an example of a genetic disorder and describe the genetic disorder including symptoms, impact on quality of life, and life expectancy. How common is this disorder? Does it run in specific ethnic bloodlines?
Format your paper according to APA guidelines. Review the Academic Writing Guidelines video and the Center for Writing Excellence for additional guidance on academic writing and APA style.
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BIO 101 WEEK 3 Examples of Current Biodiversity
Write a researched 350 word paper on two related species and explain biodiversity and its role in the evolution of these species and their niche (environmental role) in the ecosystem.
Select two species of closely related plants or animals that you are either familiar with or have researched, using scholarly sources. Write a 350 word description of both species with at least three examples of either physical or behavorial traits that demonstrate their biodiversity. Explain the roles of each species in their respective ecosystems and how the differences in their traits enable that species to survive and adapt to their environment. Use references and cite your information. You may include cited diagrams, if this will enhance the content and explain their traits.
BIO 101 WEEK 5 Environmental Issue
Identify an environmental issue facing your community.
Imagine that you have been asked to educate the members of your community on this environmental issue.
Create a 12- to 14-slide presentation about your selected environmental issue. Include the following in your presentation:
- An overview of your selected issue.
- The effects of human activities on your community and the biosphere and how this has led to your chosen issue.
- The biotic and abiotic environmental components involved in this issue and how their interaction has affected the diversity of organisms in your environment.
- How energy and materials flow in your local ecosystem and how this is related to your selected issue.
- Some actions those in your community can take to diminish the issue.
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