What does it mean to selectively breed an organism? Selective breeding involves choosing parents with particular characteristics to breed together and produce offspring with more desirable characteristics. Humans have selectively bred plants and animals for thousands of years including: farm animals that produce more, better quality meat or wool. What are the types of selective […]
Was France a dictatorship?
Was France a dictatorship? Napoleon took control over the government in a bloodless coup in 1799 and was looked on by the French people as a hero. What type of government is in France? Unitary stateSemi-presidential systemConstitutional republic When did France become a democracy? After about 800 years of rule by a king, the French […]
What did Sherlock Holmes do for forensic science?
What did Sherlock Holmes do for forensic science? The fictional Sherlock Holmes was a scientist who used chemistry, bloodstains and minute traces of evidence to catch criminals. In an era when eyewitness reports and “smoking gun” evidence were needed to convict criminals, Sherlock Holmes’ crime-scene methods were revolutionary. Why was Sherlock Holmes a pioneer in […]
Can you tell the age of a gun by the serial number?
What condiments are gluten free?
What condiments are gluten free? As a rule, these sauces are USUALLY gluten free: Mayonnaise. Salad cream. Dijon Mustard. Wholegrain Mustard. Any sauce marked ‘gluten free’ in the free from aisle. Spirit Vinegar. Balsamic Vinegar. Tamari soy sauce (as long as it’s labelled ‘gluten free’) Does mustard and ketchup contain gluten? Ketchup is naturally gluten-free […]
Was Rasputin good or bad?
Was Rasputin good or bad? To them, Rasputin was the evil puppet master to a weak-willed monarchy and his murder, on 30 December 1916, was necessary to save the country from catastrophe. What did Rasputin do for a living? Rasputin is best known for his role as a mystical adviser in the court of Czar […]
What is the significance of Guy Fawkes Day?
What is the significance of Guy Fawkes Day? Guy Fawkes Day, also called Bonfire Night, British observance, celebrated on November 5, commemorating the failure of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Why did Fawkes destroy Parliament? Four hundred years ago, in 1605, a man called Guy Fawkes and a group of plotters attempted to blow up […]
Do food stamps have an expiration date?
What tests are done to diagnose Williams syndrome?
What tests are done to diagnose Williams syndrome? Diagnosis and Tests The geneticist may also: Order an EKG or echocardiogram (ultrasound of the heart) to check the heart for irregularities. Check your child’s blood pressure and kidneys for abnormalities. Recommend genetic testing through a blood test if the findings are concerning for Williams syndrome. Are […]
What actions did Theodore Roosevelt take?
What actions did Theodore Roosevelt take? His presidency saw the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act, which established the Food and Drug Administration to regulate food safety, and the Hepburn Act, which increased the regulatory power of the Interstate Commerce Commission. What did Theodore Roosevelt have to do with the Panama Canal? President […]