SCI 230 Week 1 Chemistry of Life Worksheet

Complete the Chemistry of Life Worksheet.

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The Chemistry of Life Worksheet

Consult your weekly reading and the following nutrition website: http://www.nutrition.gov/whats-food/carbohydrates-proteins-fats-fiber

Answer each of the following questions in a minimum of 150 words.

Include references and in-text citations as needed in APA format.

SCI 230 Week 1 The Scientific Method

Complete the Scientific Method activity. Use the information from this activity to complete the following assignment:

Write a 350-word paper on the scientific method. Include the following:

• Describe how you applied the steps of the scientific method in the activity.
• Describe a real-life problem where you have or could have used the steps of the scientific method to solve the problem. Include the steps involved in solving the problem.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

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SCI 230 Week 2 Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells activity.

Complete the Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Worksheet.

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Worksheet

1. Provide a list describing at least three similarities between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells:

2. Choose the chart below with two internal structures of prokaryotic cells and three from eukaryotic cells and describe their function in your own words.

3. Compare and contrast, in 150-200 words, the process of cellular transport in prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells.

4. Submit the screenshot from the eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells activity along with this worksheet.

SCI 230 Week 3 Energy Flow Diagram

Create a diagram in which you illustrate the energy flow among organisms of a food chain in a particular ecosystem.

Include the following:

• sunlight
• 2 producers
• 2 consumers

Write a 400- to 525-word summary of your diagram that includes the flowing components:

• Describes the major categories of organisms, producers and consumers
• Describes the interactions between organisms in your ecosystem
• It has been stated that all energy comes directly or indirectly from the sun. Is this represented in your diagram?
• Identify the method of energy production for the consumers and producers (photosynthesis, fermentation, or cellular respiration)

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SCI 230 Week 4 Mitosis and Meiosis Presentation

Create a multimedia presentation wherein you answer the following questions:

• What types of cells and organisms undergo mitosis and meiosis?
• When do organisms use each process?
• Research a genetic disorder and briefly describe the disorder and how it occurs in humans.
• How does the process of meiosis contribute to the development of the disorder in offspring?

Examples of multimedia presentation tools include the following:

• Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentations of at least 7- to 10-slides with detailed speaker notes (these should be similar to what would be said in an oral presentation)
• Prezi™ presentations
• For other possibilities, please discuss with your facilitators.

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SCI 230 Week 5 DNA Worksheet

Complete the DNA Worksheet.

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DNA Worksheet

Answer each of the following in at least 100 words (with the exception of # 4).

1. Describe the basic structure of DNA. Discuss why DNA is often called a ‘protein recipe’.
2. List and briefly describe 3 primary differences between DNA and RNA.

3. Describe each stage of the flow of information starting with DNA and ending with a trait.

4. Translate the following string of mRNA and determine which amino acid would be made. Fill in the 3 letter code for the amino acid in the bottom row.

SCI 230 Week 5 Cancer Cell Analysis

Write a 350- to 525-word essay addressing the following points:

• In your own words, describe how cancer occurs in human cells.
• What changes take place and how does a normal cell progress to a cancerous cell?
• Given what you have learned about cancer, propose an explanation to explain why cancer can be difficult to treat.
• After all the years of research, why don’t we have a viable cure for all cancers?

Cite all references in APA format.

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SCI 230 Week 6 Species Presentation

Resource: “The Origin of Species” section in Ch. 14 of Campbell Essential Biology With Physiology.

Choose a species to research.

Create a 7- to 10-slide Microsoft® PowerPoint® presentation about your chosen species.

Include the following in your presentation:

• How may your species have evolved?
• Describe the mechanism of speciation, in general, and apply the mechanism to the species you researched.
• Include evidence that supports your speciation hypothesis.
• What role does natural selection play with this species?
• What role does it play with evolution in general?
• Does that apply to this species?

Include detailed speaker notes with citations.

Include references in APA format.

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SCI 230 Week 7 Invertebrates and Vertebrates Worksheet

Complete the Invertebrates and Vertebrates worksheet

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Vertebrates and Invertebrates Worksheet

PART 1: Compare vertebrates and invertebrates.

Directions:  In the graphic below, compare vertebrates and invertebrates by:

• Create a list of 5 characteristics that make vertebrate and invertebrates different
• Create a list of 5 characteristics that make vertebrate and invertebrates similar

PART TWO: Answer each of the following questions in 350-525 words.

1. Your text offers evidence of evolution including: the fossil record, biogeography, comparative anatomy, comparative embryology, and molecular biology. In your opinion, which of these provides the strongest evidence for evolution? Which provides the weakest argument for evolution?

2. Identify a plant or animal species in your neighborhood. How is it perfectly adapted to its environment? What would happen if you transplanted your species to a different environment?

SCI 230 Week 8 Climate Change Tri-Fold Pamphlet

Resource: Tri-Fold Pamphlet Guide, your text, and the following websites:

• EPA website: http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/impacts-adaptation/southwest.html
• Global change website: http://www.globalchange.gov/

Create a Tri-Fold Pamphlet about the impact of climate change on biomes.

Address the following prompts in your brochure:

• Identify and briefly describe a biome listed in Chapter 18.
• Provide a description, explanation, and a visual to represent how your chosen biome could be impacted by climate change.
• Note. If you use the “Brochure Builder”, you will need to complete the entire brochure before you can save.

Identify at least 2 populations of animals and 2 populations of plants in the biome that may be at risk from climate change. You may include images, but be sure to cite and reference all images in APA format.

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SCI 230 Week 9 Disaster Paper

Write a 700- to 1050-word paper on a recent disaster (e.g. Exxon Valdez oil spill, Hurricane Katrina) and address the following:

• Give a brief overview of the impacted ecosystem including a description of the wildlife and human populations.
• Give an overview of the disaster. What happened, and what was the primary cause?
• Describe the impact of the disaster to the biodiversity in the ecosystem.
• Describe the role of humans in this disaster.

Include a well-developed introduction and conclusion in your paper. Use academic references and format your paper according to APA standards including in-text citations and references.

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