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2. (Multiple choice, 2 points) A primer used in dideoxy DNA sequencing is 20 nucleotides long and has the following sequence:  5’-GGATCCATGACTAGTCCGAC-3’. A segment of DNA is cloned into a vector and then the vector DNA is denatured and subjected to the dideoxy DNA sequencing method. Below is the DNA sequence from a region of the vector. The primer-annealing site is bold and underlined.  3-CCCGATCGGCCTAGGTACTGATCAGGCTGAATGACTCTTCAGA-5’ Based on the sequence above, what would be the size(s) of the band(s) (i.e., the number of nucleotides in each band) in which dideoxyG had been added to the sequencing reaction?

3. (Short answer, 5 points) Briefly explain how the surface area-to-volume (SAV) ratio influences cell size and a cell’s ability to function.

5.  (Multiple choice, 2 points) Which of the following organelles does not contain DNA?

3.  (Multiple choice, 2 points) In microscopy, the purpose of attaching a colored antibody to a protein is to provide better

Discuss a historical figure OR a specific time period/era that had a significant influence on the treatment of persons with mental illness, and explain how mental illness and persons with mental illness were viewed and treated.  Your answer must be a minimum of 60 words.

Numerous factors combine to influence the health of individuals and communities. These determinants of health are grouped into five main categories that affect each other through multifaceted interplay. Discuss two determinants of health and describe how they influence each other. Your answer must be a minimum of 60 words.

To earn credit for your partial credit problem, please document your written work as demonstrated on the video posted earlier on Canvas.  Hold handwritten work to be submitted, as shown below, to the camera before hitting the submit button.  After completing this and closing the exam session, submit a pdf file of your support work in the separate assignment in Canvas.    

A population of bacteria being studied over t hours in a contained space is modeled by Use this to answer the two questions. How many bacteria were there initially? [1] How many by hour 3? [2] Looking at the function it is found that

Viruses are different from bacteria.  Select the best two (2) answers concerning the structure of viruses.

Of the statements provided, which statement correctly defines acids?