Entries by Daphne Hanson

Identify four organelles that should be present in the eukaryotic organism

Identify four organelles that should be present in the eukaryotic organism and describe the function of each organelle. -Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotes. However, prokaryotes must perform many of the same functions as eukaryotes. For three of the organelles identified in part (a), explain how prokaryotic cells carry out the associated functions. […]

Describe and explain the effects of nicotine on the cardiovascular system

have a question about biology A- levels CIE . Describe and explain the effects of nicotine on the cardiovascular system that can contribute to a person developing coronary heart disease. My answer is this…..Nicotine makes platelets sticky causing them to easily clot. In the coronary arteries, sticky platelets increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The plaque […]

Antimicrobial and Chemotherapeutic Agents

Antimicrobial and Chemotherapeutic Agents; Complete the following tests and fill in the table below with the results you recorded in your lab report for this organism. Remember to use a swab when creating your bacterial lawns on nutrient agar. Continue with testing to identify this unknown organism. What is the identity of this unknown bacterium […]

Nanotechnology Applications

Nanotechnology Applications; Nanotechnology is a branch of materials science that deals with manipulating matter on an atomic scale. It is so called because this field deals with engineering on the scale of a billionth of a meter, also known as a nanometer. Nanotechnology seeks to solve a wide range of problems from the construction of […]