Entries by Daphne Hanson

Explain how intelligent design proponents

Explain how intelligent design proponents use the simple mousetrap as an example of irreducible complexity, and how the mousetrap really isn’t irreducibly complex. Explain how intelligent design proponents use the bacterial flagellum as an example of irreducible complexity, and how the bacterial flagellum really isn’t irreducibly complex, either.

Describe oxidation-reduction reactions and draw an example

Describe oxidation-reduction reactions and draw an example. Label both the oxidizing and reducing agents. Which molecule is oxidized? Which is reduced? Can you think of a mnemonic to describe oxidation-reduction reactions? >What is an enzyme? How can you recognize an enzyme? >Enzymes are said to be "picky" molecules. In what three ways are enzymes "picky?" […]

What is a coupled reaction?

What is a coupled reaction? Describe oxidation-reduction reactions and draw an example. Label both the oxidizing and reducing agents. Which molecule is oxidized? Which is reduced? Can you think of a mnemonic to describe oxidation-reduction reactions? >What is an enzyme? How can you recognize an enzyme? >Enzymes are said to be "picky" molecules. In what […]

What is the difference between an endergonic and exergonic reaction?

What is the difference between an endergonic and exergonic reaction? What is a coupled reaction? Describe oxidation-reduction reactions and draw an example. Label both the oxidizing and reducing agents. Which molecule is oxidized? Which is reduced? Can you think of a mnemonic to describe oxidation-reduction reactions? >What is an enzyme? How can you recognize an […]