Cell Biology Answers

Do enzymes function in vitro?

People have various bacteria that are normally present in most of their body systems. What are the pros and cons of using products, such as antibacterial soap, mouthwash that “kills 99% od germs” and antibiotics that kill a variety of digestive track bacteria?

Describe the similarities and differences between the cytokinesis mechanisms found in animal cells versus those in plant cells. 

For this discussion, you will select a specific cancer. What cell type is affected? Describe the defect in cellular reproduction responsible for the cancer. Discuss therapy available for treatment of the disorder. Does the therapy treat the symptoms or the genetic nature of the disease? Explain.

Individual bacterial cells may have plasmids with the genes that protect the bacterial cells from antibiotics. Explain how this trait may be passed on to other bacterial cells in the colony

Individual bacterial cells may have plasmids with the genes that protect the bacterial cells from antibiotics. Explain how this trait may be passed on to other bacterial cells in the colony

a) Describe an example that benefited from the principle of event of insertion of nucleotides.

b) In an organism X, it is found that gene A encodes more codons for amino acids arginine and leucine compared to gene B. If both genes in organism X experience DNA mutation:

i). What kind of mutation that will have the most unseen effect on the organism A?

ii). Which gene will be most likely to experience more of the mentioned mutation in 5c(i)? Explain.

Which portion of the host cell makes it susceptible to a viral attack?