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As a researcher you create a construct combining the pieces of DNA diagrammed below. If this construct were successfully added to the genome of an organism: What protein would it cause to be expressed [ans1]? Where would this construct cause its expression? [ans2]?    

Taxol is a chemotherapeutic drug used to treat cancer that works by preventing microtubules from shortening.  Which phase of mitosis does this drug most actively disrupt? [ans1] What types of healthy (non-cancer) cells might also be affected by this drug? [ans2]  

In eukaryotes, what is a difference between the first RNA molecule that is made and the mature mRNA?

MicroRNAs can bind to complementary mRNA in the cytoplasm of the cell which blocks the binding of the ribosome. What level of gene regulation is this?

Choose the phase of meiosis that is described. 

Observe the diagram of transcription and answer the questions below.   Which end of the RNA molecule is indicated by the letter D? [ans1] Which end of the DNA molecule is indicated by the letter B? [ans2] Which strand is the template strand? [ans3] What is the enzyme represented as a teardrop shape with the arrow above it pointing to the right? [ans4]  

Which diagnostic tool is primarily used for assessing acute myocardial conditions?

You are caring for a patient in ICU. The following rhythm is observed on the monitor. 1.What is the patient’s HR? 2.Is the rhythm regular or irregular?

The formula listed below, can be used to calculate _____________?

The Purkinje fibers are located in the: