Discuss which beneficial aspect of microbes you find most interesting/useful and why?

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Microorganisms are used in many diverse ways to our advantage. For example, they are extremely important in the food industry, in waste management, in the decomposition of organic matter, and for medical/pharmaceutical/biotechnological applications…just to name a few. For the Discussion Board this week, please review the following presentation and prepare a Prezi presentation in response to the Discussion Board prompt. You must include at least 2 scientific references in correct APA format.

Here are the specific directions for the Module this week:

1). Access the web site for the presentation.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/tech/putting-bacteria-to-work.html

(Links to an external site.)

Links to an external site.

2). Click on the ‘Launch Interactive’ tab. Review each of the beneficial aspects of microbes presented. Click on the ‘next’ tab to move from topic to topic.

3). For the Discussion Board this week, prepare at least a 7-10 slide Prezi presentation in     response to this topic. To create a prezi presentation, access https://prezi.com/signup/public/

(Links to an external site.)

Links to an external site.

to create a free account. In your presentation, please address the following questions:

– Discuss which beneficial aspect of microbes you find most interesting/useful and why?

– In what ways do you feel that this area of interest has the potential for further

development? Provide at least 3 details/reasons to support your view. Do not just list

topics or facts here, but discuss them in detail so that your peers can respond to your

post to add to the discussion.

4). Please post your Prezi presentation to the Discussion Board. Keep in mind you must include at least 2 scientific references in correct APA format.

Explain in your own words how biometric identification is achieved.

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Biometrics is a security measure employed to uniquely identify individuals based on their biological or physiological characteristics. Biometrics is used as an additional means to provide authentication or can be used as the primary means of authentication.  Some of the common recognition traits used in biometrics include fingerprints and people’s eye. The use of personal traits by biometric identification system can pose privacy concerns.

Explain in your own words how biometric identification is achieved. What are some of the characteristics of biometric identification? What are some of the advantages for using biometric identification? What are some of the privacy concerns in employing biometric identification techniques?

Your response should be at least one page. Your paper should include a title page, be 12 – font and double spaced. The title page will not be considered as part as the page count for this assignment. Be sure to use APA style citation if you are citing any sources to support your claims.

Why is the Zika virus unlike many other vector-borne diseases in regard to its transmission?

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we have discussed the very important topic of viruses. For the Discussion Board this week, please read the following prompt, research the topic, . You must include at least 2 scientific references in correct APA format.

Here are the specific directions

1). Read the following case study.

You have been invited to attend a scientific meeting in South America. At first you are very excited, but then realize that there a has been a lot of talk recently about the Zika virus which is more prevalent in South/Central America. You decide to get informed about this virus, and begin to read all you can find about it. Some of the things that you find out are surprising!

2). In this Discussion Board, please respond to the following questions. Please include sufficient detail in your responses.

Why is the Zika virus unlike many other vector-borne diseases in regard to its transmission?

What are the signs and symptoms of this viral infection?

What are the dangers of this virus for people of child-bearing age?

How are you going to protect yourself from being infected with this virus?

What is dominant/recessive inheritance?  

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Student Instructions  For each assignment, you will complete the following steps: 1.Click on Learning Materials to Access the M.U.S.E.  2.Use the M.U.S.E. link to complete the lab for this Unit.  3.Track your results in the lab worksheet that is provided.  4.Complete a lab report using the scientific method.  5.Submit your completed lab worksheet to the assignment box.   Using the Laws of Inheritance  Gregor Mendel’s studies laid the foundation for modern genetics. In a series of elegant experiments, Mendel was able to deduce the most fundamental laws of single-gene and multiple-gene inheritance without having the scientific data on chromosomes, their structure, or meiotic segregation. In this lab, you will learn about and apply examples for 3 different patterns of human inheritance of traits.  In this lab, you will view information and complete activities to answer the following questions about genes and inheritance: •What is a Punnett Square? How can it be used to analyze possible genetic outcomes for offspring?  •What is dominant/recessive inheritance?  •What is X-linked inheritance?  •What is codominant inheritance of genes?   Using the M.U.S.E. link, review the background information and animation to complete your report. Use the lab 3 worksheet for assignment instructions and data collection.  This assignment will also be assessed using additional criteria provided here.  Please submit your completed assignment in your assignment box.    Grading Category Category Criteria Percentage and Points Possible  Purpose of Assignment and Content Development  Use of appropriate, relevant, and compelling content that expresses topic, main idea, and purpose.   45% (90 of 200 points)   Organization, Grammar, and Presentation  Organized and complete lab report/worksheet with all relevant information as indicated and outlined on the worksheet.  Language clearly and effectively communicates ideas and content relevant to the assignment.  30% (60 of 200 points)   Critical Thinking  Demonstrates ability to analyze assumptions, evaluate evidence, complexities of issues, and alternatives.   20% (40 of 200 points)   Information Literacy and Research Demonstrates good selection and use of high quality, credible, and relevant sources to develop ideas that are appropriate to the assignment.  Includes correct in-text citations.  5%  (10 of 200 points)    For assistance with your assignment, please use your text, Web resources, and all course materials.                           Other Information            There is no additional information to display at this time.