biology

The enzyme is called Diastase (an amylase) <-- What does amylase mean? Introduction should cover... Function of enzymes Effect of diastase on starch Sensitivity of enzymes to varying factors

I have to do an essay for biology on anything interesting relating to biology and i need help picking a topic! any suggestions?

Describe the taxonomy of the human species (Homo sapiens). Start from the domain name then narrow down the taxonomy to the genus Homo then lastly the species sapiens. For each main category, state a classification criteria for the category. For example, the phylum Chordata includes to those...

Here is a link to an image of the questions: http://www.flickr.com/photos/54527991@N06/5441884207/lightbox/ P.S. To those concerned, the reason that I have provided a link to an image of the questions is that these questions have been scanned from a textbook. I have to study Biology at home...

1. Do you have a widow's peak? http://mrsmaine.wikispaces.com/file/view/widows_peak.png/71758337/widows_peak.png pull your hair backward to determine this. 2. Do you have a hitchiker's thumb? http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3454/3208181695_ba238bba44_z.jpg 3. Do you have brown eyes? 4. Do you...

ok first i want to know if this is a typo on this one it says cast is it caste maybe cause i saw that in my glossary and the other idk are mold and biogenesis please no rude comments and thanks to all who help:)

Im blank everything in biology is amazing considering all its branches. I want a subject that is interesting, eye catching, and matches my personality or my interest. I have none in specific but if anyone has an idea of their interest or interesting articles, new founding, or a website that...

Im blank everything in biology is amazing considering all its branches. I want a subject that is interesting, eye catching, and matches my personality or my interest. I have none in specific but if anyone has an idea of their interest or interesting articles, new founding, or a website that...

science degree? I'm confused over what I want to do. Also, what are the advantages of getting my doctorate if I get my biology degree?

Which defines an organism that is homozygous for a trait? A has two different alleles for a trait B has two different genes for a trait C has two of the same alleles for a trait D has two of the same genes for a trait 7. White-flowered plants crossed with red-flowered plants to produce...

The December issue of The Quarterly Review of Biology is now available. The issue features articles on the nature of individual organisms, evolution observed in the lab, play behavior across animal species, and a criticism of intelligent design creationism. Abstracts are available here. What is...

At its December 9, 2010, meeting, the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted 8-2 to approve high school biology textbooks, despite the ongoing complaints of creationists objecting to their treatment of evolution. As NCSE previously reported, a decision on the textbooks...

Which one of the following statements is False? A) Innate behaviors are under strong genetic control B) Innate behaviors are performed the same way in all members of a species C) Fixed action patterns are learned behavior sequences D) A sign stimulus triggers a fixed action pattern E) Innate...

Which one of the following statements is False? A) Innate behaviors are under strong genetic control B) Innate behaviors are performed the same way in all members of a species C) Fixed action patterns are learned behavior sequences D) A sign stimulus triggers a fixed action pattern E) Innate...

This structure is essential to the survival of many bacteria. The lack of this structure makes some bacteria easy to kill with antibiotics. It is the..... A) pili. B) plasmid. C) cell wall. D) plasma membrane. BONUS! : The sequence of ________________ in a DNA molecule determines the protein...

means move? suffix is the one at the end of the word...I just cant memorize this one (-mot) and on the quiz we have 55 prefixes and suffixes to study but only 20 are on the quiz and we don't know which ones and on the quiz our teacher gives us words with prefixes and suffixes in them and we have...

For my anatomy and physiology class i have to write a 10+ page research paper on a topic of my choice that is related to the human body. It can be anything but I want to choose an interesting topic, or something new an upcoming. I don't it to be too abstract so its hard to research but i dont...

I need an interesting topic to do a presentation on in this area of study. Any topic that has recetly had a new ( or significant) finding would be good

I'm a sophomore in high school and I need an interesting topic for my Biology Honors Paper. We have a really wide topic--- interesting, and in the field of biology. One of the examples she gave us was "Effects of Laughter on the Body" and I really like that idea! I don't want to copy that... but...

i want to go to japan to study biology(still dont know wat profession though) so can anyone help? p.s. i want to go to a college that has an awsome bio lab