Homo Specific Adaptations Homo: The Humans During the Pliocene-Pleistocene transition the Homo genus appeared in the fossil record. The Homo genus is a a continuation of the Gracile Australopithecines. Like those that came before, Homo is an obligate biped, but unlike its precursors Homo displays a unique set of physical adaptations along with behaviors that … Read more
Discuss Mid to Late Pleistocene Homo For this week’s discussion board I would like you to research your choice of the following Human species (remember that in this context, human is a reference to the genus Homo): Homo naledi, Homo floresiensis, Homo neanderthalensis, Homo luzonensis and Homo denisova. You will have to provide the following … Read more
Research on Adaptogenic herbs Please read the marketing for Biohacked Boerboels LLC. Explain how these puppies are bred to improve the breed of the Boerboels? Research Adaptogenic herbs – These are herbs that promote full-spectrum health, immunity, etc. (Provide the top Adaptogenic and give reason and provide data research to explain why it provide additional … Read more
Nonhuman Primate Communication – Discussion Primate Social Communication Among social primates communication is key. Nonhuman primates do not have language but they communicate nonetheless. Among many primate species, facial expressions, gestural communication and vocalizations can be used to communicate information among members of a troop that can increase the fitness of a collective group. In … Read more
Explain how primate hand features increase fitness and give one example. primate Hand Features Webquest: Primate Hand Features Introduction The primary features that define primates as a taxonomic order are mainly found in the skull and on the hands and feet. The reason for this has to do with the fact that the hands and feet and … Read more
Essay-Bacteria Behaving Tastefully In this class we focus on Bacteria behaving badly. However, Bacteria are by far more beneficial than harmful, and one of the ways they help us out is to ferment foods. In this week’s discussion, you get a chance to take a break from bad bugs and disease and focus on foods … Read more
Pre lecture Biomolecules: Proteins and Nucleic acids Answer the following question. 1. What are some functions of proteins? 2. Protein shape is critical for the function of proteins. Explain this statement. 3. What is the monomer (building block) of proteins? Describe /draw the general structure. 4. What is the same in the structure of the … Read more
Make a claim to answer the question: What is Biology? Open the Claim Evidence Reasoning _CER_ Template.docx Claim Evidence Reasoning _CER_ Template.docx – Alternative Formats Make a claim to answer the question: What is Biology? Information presented in the video and the rest of the chapter will provide EVIDENCE to support your claim or you may find evidence that … Read more
Understanding the Origin of Living Things Read the article below and write a two paragraph, single spaced reflection. In one of the most provocative and misunderstood studies of the year, scientists in the U.S. and Switzerland have made an astonishing discovery: All humans alive today are the offspring of a common father and mother – … Read more
Discussion board- keystone species This video (about 20 minutes) provides some in-depth details about ecological research behind the concept of a keystone species: Please watch the video and answer the following questions: 1) Describe the difference between “bottom up” and “top down” controls on a food chain. How does this relate to the “green world … Read more