Other Biology Answers

Describe the likely effect of a genetic mutation preventing a person from synthesizing angiotensin converting enzyme.

Explain how the hypothalamus will react to a decrease in blood volume and pressure in an athlete who has just finished a 10k run. Include all relevant structures, hormones, pathways and physiological responses involved.

Knowledge based question

1. Communication skills can be receptive and productive.

1a) LIst two receptive skills.

1b) LIst two prosuctive skills.

During photosynthesis, the process of carbon fixation, Rubisco Bisphosphate (RuBP) attaches a CO2 to produce a 6 carbon molecule. The resulting molecule then split in two. Following this phosphorylation and reduction occurs. What more needs to happen in the Calvin cycle?

Discuss the ways in which sponges are different from cnidaria, roundworms, flatworms.

Viruses that infect bacteria are called bacteriophages. Each bacteriophage

is completely engulfed by a bacterial cell.

multiplies outside a bacterial cell.

contains DNA and RNA.

has a protein coat.

How do communication signals participate in reproductive isolation? Give one example of a signal that is species-specific. Why are some signals individually specific?

In birds, how does the amount of parental care required by the offspring affect the evolution of a species’ mating system?

What are two unique characteristics of mammals

What is the likelihood that the children in square 1 will have earlobes that are not attached?