Biology

I want to be a biologist

Hi (: Im almost 16 and I have been really thinking about what i want to do as a job. I want to go to college. I have wanted to be a marine biologist since i was about 8. I dont mean training dolphins,

What would these cell parts be in a city

So for the nucleus- townhall Nucleous-Mayor Mitochondria-Powerplants And so on I need the following. This is to help me remember for a test. Help! Plasma membrane Nuclear envelope Microvilli Endopla

TOUNGUE PIERCING? both on the side or 1 in the middle

ive wanted a toungue piercing my mom finally said Yes and im getting it this saturday, however theres a guy in my class that also has one and if i get it i dont want ppl to say that i copy him , so im

What are Kilobases and Megabases in relation to organisms' genomes

why where new measurements created to describe a genome?-So DNA is made of your four bases (abbreviated A, G, T & C) paired with their counter part. Genomes are very big. The human genome contains 3

Which biome is dominated by coniferous trees, has long harsh winters but wet summers

a) corniferous forests b) tundra c) temperate broadleaf forest d) savanna e) chaparral i think i got this one wrong.. is it b-Taiga.Oops, thats not among your choices. Boreal forest.I dont see that

Where is your jugular vein located

Ive always thought it was the back of your neck but someone told me that it is in your face...? I would just like to know-There are several veins called jugular.I suspect you knew the location of the

Functional groups biology question

This group of nutrients contain C, H, O atoms and is used for long term energy storage.-Lipids.. They contain fatty acids which contain the Carboxyl group: R=O and OH forms..

Which of the following ecological problems might result from fertilizing a golf course with phosphorus-rich...

fertilizer?Please help! even a hint is appreciated! a) poisoning of the grass caused by excess phosphorus b) weed growth promoted by excess phosphorus c) heavy growth of algae and cyanobacteria in l

Definition of resolution in your own words

what is the definition of resolution in your own words?-The minimum separation at which two points can be seen as distinct from each other. Hey!That was pretty good, huh?I didnt know I had it in me.-

Are chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans, and humans interfertile

As far as we know, such interbreeding does not occur in nature. Experimentation has been of such limited extent that Id call it inconclusive.-To my knowledge there have been no human interbreeding pr

Why are observations important in Biology

Short & Concise answer----muy appreciato.-what we observe in explains how things work. it is also a step in the 7 scientific steps for an experiment.

Denitrifying bacteria convert ________ to ________.

a) ammonium... nitrogen gas b) nitrates... nitrogen gas c) nitrogen gas... nitrates d) nitrogen gas... ammonium e) nitrogen gas... nitrates i think its d,-The Answer is B - Denitrifying bacteria caus

What would happen to the alpha helix if the polypeptide chain was heated to a temperature above 60 degrees C

I THINK the chain will begin to unfold, but I am not 100% sure, and I do not know how to describe this in more detail. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks!-Alpha helices can unfold from a

Biology 30: Action Potential Question

Tetrodotoxin is a potent neurotoxin. It specifically blocks voltage-gated sodium channels. Question: Explain whether or not an action potential would be INITIATED at the dendrite end of a motor neur

What is the "dent" or "valley" on the thigh called

When a person has tier leg straight or sometimes even bent and flex thier thighs a certain way, there would be a valley on the side of thier thighs. What is the name? Here is a picture of it: http://p