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What’s wrong with this terrestrial carbon cycle image?  All possible movements of carbon (or fluxes) should be correctly represented.  Select all answers that would correct the mistakes in the terrestrial carbon cycle shown here.  Boxes represent pools. Arrows represent fluxes.

Resistance to pyrethrins in bed bugs can be conferred by mutations in up to five gene groups. Multiple genes are shown for some gene groups.  Researchers investigating this phenomenon compared a susceptible population (LA-1) to 23 resistant populations. Resistance is indicated by a gene expression value greater than the value for the susceptible strain for gene groups 1 through 4 and a yes for gene group 5.   1. Which one of these statements is true of the insights provided by the data they collected? [statements] 2. For LEX-3 bed bug population, how many gene groups show resistance to pyrethrin? [genegroups]

Select all correct statements about NEP based on data shown in this table. You don’t necessarily need the NEP equation to think about sources and sinks, but here it is if you need it: NEP = GPP – Re.

In Iberian Pied Flycatchers, a white forehead patch (WPS) is an ornament in males that varies in size. Male Pied Flycatchers receive parental care from both genetic and foster fathers.  Based upon the data shown in this figure, which of the following statements is true?  Choose all that apply.

You have determined through a series of common garden experiments that the genetic variance of a trait is 0.25 and the environmental variance of the trait is 0.75. What is the heritability value of this trait? The answer should be written in decimal form to two significant figures (ex. 0.33). h2 = Vg/(Vg + Ve)

Based upon this figure, assuming a closed system for the ‘atmosphere-ocean exchange’ with the surface ocean pool, how much would the CO2 flux into the atmosphere need to increase for the atmosphere to become a sink of carbon from the ocean?

Please answer both questions associated with this figure. 1. Based upon the placement of these species on a Grime’s Life History classification, which species is most likely to be found in an environment that is farthest along in the process of succession? [letter]. 2. What would be the relative importance of the different axes for Species C? Use the following order: Competition, Disturbance, Stress. [importance].

Gel electrophoresis is a laboratory technique used to separate DNA fragments based on size. This method is especially useful in analyzing DNA obtained from techniques like polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or DNA fingerprinting. The process involves placing DNA samples into wells within a gel, typically made of agarose, and applying an electric current. DNA molecules, being negatively charged due to their phosphate backbone, migrate toward the positively charged electrode.The movement of DNA fragments through the gel matrix is size-dependent: smaller fragments encounter less resistance and thus travel farther, while larger fragments move more slowly and cover shorter distances. This separation allows for the visualization of DNA fragment sizes when stained with a dye and illuminated under UV light.In DNA fingerprinting, gel electrophoresis can reveal patterns of short tandem repeat (STR) fragments, which vary between individuals. This makes it a powerful tool for applications such as paternity testing and forensic investigations, where matching DNA patterns is crucial. For example, in paternity testing, a child’s DNA pattern is compared with the potential parents. The child’s fragments must match a combination of those inherited from both the mother and the father, as shown in the provided gel image.A child’s DNA pattern obtained through gel electrophoresis is being analyzed to determine paternity. The child’s STR bands match both the mother’s pattern and additional bands from one of two potential fathers. What is the most likely conclusion?

Gene expression involves the roles of several types of RNA, each with a specific function. Messenger RNA (mRNA) is produced by copying one strand of DNA into a complementary mRNA strand during transcription. In eukaryotic cells, the mRNA is transported to the cytoplasm, where it carries the genetic code for protein synthesis.Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) plays a crucial role in translation by forming a key structural and functional component of ribosomes. Ribosomes, composed of rRNA and proteins, are molecular factories that facilitate the synthesis of proteins. rRNA catalyzes the formation of peptide bonds between amino acids, resulting in the creation of polypeptides.Transfer RNA (tRNA) is responsible for delivering specific amino acids to the growing polypeptide chain during translation. Each tRNA molecule recognizes a particular amino acid and binds to complementary sequences in the mRNA, ensuring that the correct amino acids are added in sequence.A key point to note is that all RNAs—whether mRNA, rRNA, or tRNA—are synthesized through the process of transcription.What is the role of tRNA in gene expression?

List the four processes of motivational interviewing.