What is special about pea plants in genetics? To study genetics, Mendel chose to work with pea plants because they have easily identifiable traits (Figure below). As a result, one plant’s sex cells combine with another plant’s sex cells. This is called a “cross.” These crosses produce offspring (or “children”), just like when male and […]
What are the top 3 OSHA cited ladder violations?
What are the top 3 OSHA cited ladder violations? NSC: OSHA’s Top 10 Most Cited Violations Scaffolding, General – 9,093 violations. Fall Protection – 6,771 violations. Hazard Communication – 6,378 violations. Respiratory Protection – 3,803 violations. Lockout/Tagout – 3,321 violations. Electrical, Wiring – 3,079 violations. Ladders – 3,072 violations. Powered Industrial Trucks – 2,993 violations. […]
Who celebrates the winter solstice?
Who celebrates the winter solstice? The Pagan celebration of Winter Solstice (also known as Yule) is one of the oldest winter celebrations in the world. Ancient people were hunters and spent most of their time outdoors. Why did the Church establish Christmas on December 25? The church in Rome began formally celebrating Christmas on December […]
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How many histones are in a nucleosome?
How many histones are in a nucleosome? eight proteins Do histones organize DNA? ‘Sticky’ histones keep DNA organized, but it takes a team of proteins to get them into the nucleus without causing a tangle. Cells contain two meters of DNA which, if left to its own devices, would soon end up in a knot. […]
What do Isometries preserve?
What do Isometries preserve? An isometry is a transformation that preserves the relative distance between points. Under an isometry, the image of a point is its final position. What are the four types of Isometries? There are four types: translations, rotations, reflections, and glide reflections (see below under classification of Euclidean plane isometries). The set […]
What two forces limit the height of capillary action will take water up a tube?
What two forces limit the height of capillary action will take water up a tube? Capillary action occurs when the adhesion to the walls is stronger than the cohesive forces between the liquid molecules. The height to which capillary action will take water in a uniform circular tube (picture to right) is limited by surface […]
What is the mechanism of action of risperidone?
What is the mechanism of action of risperidone? Risperidone is an SGA with a high 5-HT2A/D2 ratio (it has a higher affinity for 5-HT2A receptors than for D2 receptors). According to the dopamine theory of schizophrenia, the mechanism of action of risperidone might involve a reduction of dopaminergic neurotransmission in the mesolimbic pathway. Is 2 […]
Why do males tend to have better cardiorespiratory fitness than females?
Why do males tend to have better cardiorespiratory fitness than females? Why do males tend to have better cardiorespiratory fitness than females? Females tend to have more lean muscle mass than males. A. Males tend to have higher levels of hemoglobin in their blood. Why is physical activity so important in preventing heart disease? Being […]
Why is my 9 year old so disrespectful?
Why is my 9 year old so disrespectful? Disrespectful behavior often comes down to kids having poor problem-solving skills and a lack of knowledge about how to be more respectful as they pull away. Often when kids separate from you they do it all wrong before they learn how to do it right. How do […]