BIOL 202 (BIOL202)

W3:YourFavoriteVirus RSV The virus that I chose is RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). The infectious virusknownasrespiratorysyncytialvirus(RSV)affectstherespiratorysystemandthelungs. RSV is a negative single-stranded RNA virus. Infants, older individuals,those with weakened immune systems, and those who have lung disease maybe more severely affected by this virus. After being exposed to RSV, symptomsdon't often appear for two to eight days. Typically, symptoms persist for three toseven days...

Lab3:CulturingandAsepticTechnique(100points)  Eachquestiononthelabworksheetmustbeansweredcompletely,thoroughly,incompletesentencesand correctlyin orderto beconsideredforfullcredit  Ifthequestionasksyoutodoresearchorfindasource,areputable,credibleand/orscholarlysourcecitationmustbeincluded inorder tobeconsidered for fullcredit  Ifamathformulaisrequiredtoarrivetoananswer,workmustbeshownotherwise,nocreditwill beawarded Pre-LabQuestions 1. Proper aseptic technique is crucial to ensur...

1. Question: During the process of a latent viral infection: 2. Question: This eukaryote is of lesser interest to microbiologist compared to the others. 3. Question: Which one of these viruses is able to enter into latency? 4. Question: A fungus that can cause a disease in humans results in; 5. Question: The asexually reproducing bread mold. Rhizopus stolonifer. produces: 6. Question: This microbe was historically known as blue-green algae. 7. Question: Found only in select, cellular life....

Week 2:ProkaryoticandEukaryoticEndosymbiosis Animalcellmitochondria • Ifyouchoseanimalcells,howaremitochondriareplicatedwithineukaryoticcells? • Ifyouchoseplantcells,howarechloroplastsreplicatedwithinplantcells?Howaretheseprocessessimilartomicrobes? • Doendosymboticrelationshipsstillexisttoday? • Whataretheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofsuchrelationships?

Lab2:IntroductiontotheMicroscope(100points)  Eachquestiononthelabworksheetmustbeansweredcompletely,thoroughly,incompletesentencesand correctlyin orderto beconsideredforfullcredit  Ifthequestionasksyoutodoresearchorfindasource,areputable,credibleand/orscholarlysourcecitationmustbeincluded inorder tobeconsidered for fullcredit  Ifamathformulaisrequiredtoarrivetoananswer,workmustbeshownotherwise,nocreditwill beawarded Pre-LabQuestions 1. What are two functional purposes of the arm o...

What describes what forms after DNA replication takes place? In bacteria DNA replication, the newly synthesized DNA strand is synthesized in what direction?

1. Question: Reverse transcription is directed by retroviruses utilizing; 2. Question: After the virus infects, it goes on to incorporate its RNA into the host cell DNA to become this. 3. Question: In this type of bacterial shape, it has the appearance of a comma. 4. Question: What are plasmids capable of? 5. Question: When is a genetic mutation suspected? 6. Question: The cell wall of a Gram positive bacteria was removed to result in the formation of a; 7. Question: What happens when a ba...

1. Question: Which organisms ace visible under a light microscope? 2. Question: Why does a microscope sample a high magnification require oil 3. Question: What does the appropriate care and use of a microscope include? 4. Question: What is the first lens to adjust on a light microscope when setting up a slide specimen to view? 5. Question: This is a reason why a lab might utilize live microbes in a culture instead of virtual models to conduct experiments? 6. Question: What is the behavior o...

1. Whatconstitutespersonalprotectiveequipment?Whenshouldpersonalprotectiveequipmentbeworn?Whyispersonalprotectiveequipmentimportant?(5points) Personalprotectiveequipment(PPE)isclothing,gear,oranyotherprotectivedevicethat protect and prevent injury and the spread of infection/illness. PPE should be usedanytime an individual is working with hazardous, biological, and chemical material. PPEis critical in ensuring the safety of individuals working with hazardous material andprotectsandmitigatespote...