What is the current U.S. population?

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Discussion
What is the current U.S. population? What is the current world population? Considering those numbers, do you think the United States is in a population crisis? Do we have enough land and resources to support a continuous increase in population? Should we, as a nation, concentrate on controlling our population or controlling resource use?
Please include the name of the person or question to which you are replying in the subject line. For example, “Tom’s response to Susan’s comment.”
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Over population leading to a food crisis is a good topic and leads to food  manufacturers and producers using uunnatural means of making food look better, taste better (arartificially), and grow faster (of course unnaturally. ) This in return makes it unsafe for us the American consumers who eat these foods for survival. The current U.S. population according to a 2017 poll is 325.7 million. This number is a recording from a 2017 poll, and it’s currently 2018 and that number is even higher now obviously. The current wold population is 7.3 billion, and this number brings into question why hunger exists in such a worldwide crisis.  The issue of hunger and overpopulation does come into play when mentioning a number so big as 7.3 billion people. To supplement with this many people with land, food, and resources leads to poverty, suffering, hunger and a living hell as we do not have the means/resources to feed supplement such a large group of people. As a nation we should bring awareness to consequences of over population and concentrate our efforts on controlling the efforts to produce so many offspring’s if no means of resources are present in the taking care of them.

Ecology

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Unit V Homework
Ecology
Introduction
In previous chapters, we learned that life is very diverse. Organisms range from single cells to multi-celled. Some organisms cannot even be seen with the naked eye. Is diversity increasing or decreasing? In the future, will we have more organisms? Does our population play a role in the lives of other organisms? Should we be considered if an organism goes extinct? The following exploratory activity will help you understand threats to organisms, what is being done to save them, and how organisms are classified.
Materials
Computer with internet access
Directions
1. Go to: http://www.redlist.org/ or copy and paste the address into your web browser.
2. In the search term, box type in the word Ivory-billed Woodpecker .
3. Click on the scientific name for Ivory-billed Woodpecker.
4. Read the information and answer the following questions.
Questions 1 – 20 are short answer questions and should be answered in a few words. Total: 80 points
Type all answers directly in the data sheet text boxes and upload the data sheet as a .doc, .docx, or .rtf file with your last name and student number when finished. You may need to adjust the textbox size to display all text.
1. In your own words, explain the purpose of the IUCN Red List. (4 points)

2. What is the scientific name for the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? (4 points)

3. Are there any similar species? If so, name them. (4 points)

4. In your own words state where are Ivory-billed Woodpeckers found. (4 points)

5. What is the current status of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker? What was it before the year 2000? (4 points)

6. What is the population trend? (4 points)

7. How many mature Ivory-billed Woodpeckers are estimated to exist? How many sub-populations? (4 points)

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8. In your own words describe the habitat that Ivory-billed Woodpeckers require. (4 points)

9. How long do Ivory-billed Woodpeckers live? (4 points)

10. In which Kingdom is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

11. In which Phylum is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

12. In which Class is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

13. In which Order is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

14. In which Family is the Ivory-billed Woodpecker classified? (4 points)

15. What is the most significant threat to Ivory-billed Woodpeckers. (4 points)

16. Describe in your own words what (if anything) is currently being done to protect the species. (4 points)

17. What is the primary food source for this species? (4 points)

18. With such low population numbers, why might genetic diversity be a concern? (4 points)

19. Do you feel that it is worth it to save this species? Explain why or why not.
(4 points)

20. In your opinion, can this species be saved or is it too late? Briefly explain your answer. (4 points)

Question 21 is an extended response question. Your response should be at least 100 words in length. Total: 20 points
21. Considering what you have learned from this activity and the textbook chapters, explain your thoughts about the following statement: “Humans rely on other organisms for survival; however, other organisms would be better off without humans.” Take a stand and argue for or against this statement.

Ethical Issues Related To Gene Therapy Assignment

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Ethical Issues Related To Gene Therapy Assignment

Write an opinion paper that will show you have thoroughly researched and reflected on ethical issues related to gene therapy. Be sure to choose a particular disorder/disease to use as an example. Below are a couple of links to sites that may help you in organizing your opinion paper. Please read the instructions carefully before contacting me.
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-a-research-paper-1857254
https://www.thoughtco.com/writing-an-opinion-essay-1856999
Note on Writing In Science
All information and relevant data are to be included in a logically sequenced manner.  In your writing, it is important to use appropriate writing style, tone, and scientific terminology.  Conduct your research using reliable, peer-reviewed and industry sources and ensure that sources listed in your reference list are directly related to information presented in your paper.  Use the appropriate referencing style for science to cite your sources.  For more information, see the page titled “References” in the Scientific Skills and Formatting module of the Introduction unit in your course. I’ve attached a rubric below.

Erythropoietin (EPO) Blood Doping Assignment

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Erythropoietin (EPO) Blood Doping Assignment

In January 2013, Lance Armstrong confessed to using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs) while competing and winning the Tour de France cycling competition over seven years. He has been stripped of his titles and banned from the sport for life.
One of the drugs he has confessed to using is Erythropoietin (EPO), a natural occuring hormone used by the medical community to treat a number of health conditions.
Your task is to thoroughly research EPO and its use as a performance enhancing drug by athletes and write an opinion paper based on your findings.
Things to consider when researching and writing your paper:

  • What EPO is, how it works in the body and how the body rids itself of this hormone.
  • How does the use of EPO use enhance an athlete’s performance?
  • What are the possible risks (if any) associated with EPO use?
  • What is the United States Anti-Doping Agency’s (USADA) stance on the use of EPO?
  • In your opinion, what are some of the negative social and economic impacts associated with the use of PEDs by professional athletes?
  • Why would athletes risk the type of negative consequences experienced by Lance Armstrong? In your opinion is it worth it?

Note on Writing In Science
All information and relevant data are to be included in a logically sequenced manner.  In your writing, it is important to use appropriate writing style, tone, and scientific terminology.  Conduct your research using reliable, peer-reviewed and industry sources and ensure that sources listed in your reference list are directly related to information presented in your paper.  Use the appropriate referencing style for science to cite your sources.