Grossmont College Biology Essay Questions

I’m working on a biology question and need a sample draft to help me learn.

This short essay questions are designed to examine your conceptual understanding of the topics from our lectures based on chapters 22, 23, and 24 in a format that practices your technical, scientific writing skills . There are 10 questions each worth 10 points. Questions will be graded based on the rubric provided

Please include references where appropriate

Answers should be concise (1-2 paragraphs)

Questions.

1.What is an example from lecture (and Ch. 22.1) of a disease that is caused by a single point mutation? Describe the phenotypes and associated disease effects (if any) for each of the following genotypes: homozygous dominant (normal), heterozygous (trait carrier), and homozygous recessive (disease).

2. Provide an example of a pathogenic disease. Describe the pathogen and how that pathogen affects its host(s). If the pathogen inhabits different host species, explain any differences that occur between/among host.

3.

• List the two types of digestion in mammals. (2 points)
• List the four macromolecules that the human digestive system must breakdown. (4 points)
• List the four accessory glands of the human digestive system. (4 points)

4. How is insect molting and metamorphosis regulated? Provide relevant details to describe how individual cells of an organ system function together as a unit, how they communicate, and how they coordinate their activities.

5.What roles do bacteria play in the nitrogen cycle of a community? Do bacteria represent keystone species in their communities and ecosystems? Why? Why not?

. NOTE :please read the chapters assigned to answer the questions.

Thank you