Natural Sciences Essay Examples and Topics. Page 12

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Indirect Definition of the Unit of a Penny Weight

The beaker containing all the available pennies and, also the beaker plus half the number of pennies were to be separately weighed and recorded initially before the commencement of the experiment.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
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The Gay Gene: Understanding Human Sexuality

If this gene existed and it was similar to a gay gene, it would explain the difference in gay people. If this happened, there would be a great change in the way gay people are [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1219

Evolutionary Theory: Misconceptions Analysis

This is why scientists argue that when it comes to evolution, it is both a fact and a theory. It is a random mass of code that may be serving a certain purpose in the [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 824

Coffee in the Development of High Blood Sugar

These high levels of glucose in the blood may even lead to the death of the victim. The net effect of this condition is high glucose levels in the blood plasma of the victim.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1126

Transgenic Animals: Methods and Reasons For Creating

Animal models have been used throughout the history of biology to facilitate the understanding of pathogenesis mechanisms, and in the development of effective therapies. The advantage of this method is in its ability to culture [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2234

Aspects About Zebrafish – Eco, Physio, and Behavior

The development of the embryo of a zebrafish begins immediately after the hatching of the egg and if the eggs are not fertilized, the development of the embryo stops after a few cell divisions.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1400

Cell Theory, Functions, Discoveries

The basic premises of cell theory include that the basic unit of structure in all living organisms is the cell. The other premise in cell theory is that the functionality of an organism is a [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 742

Viral Inhibitor of Human Caspases

This is especially so given the fact that throughout the development of this nematode, the number of cells in the organs is highly controlled and almost all mature C.elegans contain the same number of cells [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 879

Toxicology: Is Water a Toxic Substance?

It is well known that the solubility of ethanol in water is unlimited. Toxicity could be a characteristic of the formation of the reactive oxygen species which can also be present in water.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 550

Seawater vs. Brackish Water Reverse Osmosis

The concentrations of seawater and brackish water differ considerably; hence, there is a distinction involving the concentrate acquired from seawater desalination plants and brackish water desalination plants.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 539

Desalination: Biofouling of Seawater Reverse Osmosis

Membrane fouling occurs as a result of the accretion of substances on/in/or near the membrane. More so, during desalination, the process is carried out in a way similar to the treatment of drinking water.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 821

Richard Preston’s Idea of Nature

In addition, he has authored a number of books such as 'First Light', 'American Steel', 'The Cobra Event', 'The Hot Zone', 'Wild Trees' and 'The Demon in the Freezer'.'The Hot Zone' was published in 2002 [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1774

Psychiatric Genetics. Epigenetics and Disease Pathology

The switching on and off of the imprinted genes is the same regardless of the parental origin. The genome-wide DNA analysis revealed that there was a difference in DNA methylation of the glucocorticoid receptor gene [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1503

The Genus Rosa’s Adaptation to the Environment

Alternative hypothesis: The abundance and distribution of stomata, storage, transport, and floral structures have a substantial influence on the adaptation of the genus Rosa to its environment.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1144

The Photosynthetic Rate in Terrestrial Plants

In this regard, one is expected to establish the necessities of photosynthesis and discover the requirement of carbon dioxide and light for oxygen evolution.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1232

City Centre Decline, Revitalisation in Riyadh

This paper provides a review of literature in reference to the issues of city centre decline, revitalisation, and people's perceptions focusing on the city centre of Riyadh.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1666

Microbiologic Exposure

The transmission of disease requires the interaction of the environment, an agent, and the host of the disease. The following essay highlights some of the infections that may be acquired from an individual coughing in [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 564

Effect of MgCl2 and NaCl Solutions on the Germination

Moreover, in the first and the third groups, the wheat seeds were placed in wetted paper towels whereas in the second and the fourth groups, the wheat seeds were placed on top of the wetted [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2033

“What’s the Fuss about Stem Cells?”

The primary goal of this essay is to emphasize the importance of the research of the stem cells, provide a precise definition, and explain their functions in the body.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

GEP (Gene Expression Profiling) on MM Prognostication

GEP is traditionally performed in thirty-nine steps, which include the identification of the experimental design, the collection of genes, identification of samples, array preparation, provision of a targeted synthesis, hybridization, transformation of the key data, [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 595

Principles of Nervous System in Animals

The procession and interpretation of the sensory organs is then effected by the nervous system to facilitate an understanding and interpretation of the surrounding. Cephalization consists of the actual concentration and accumulation of the functions [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 873

Herbicide Resistant Weeds: Causes and Prevention

Herbicides are used by farmers to control the population of specific weeds in their farms, but genetic mutations in the part of some weed species can lead to their development of resistance against the herbicides.
  • Subjects: Agriculture
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

The Effects of a High Consumption of Water

The null hypothesis would be that increasing the daily intake of water to eight glasses a day has a positive effect on the body, especially on the skin.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1373

Origin and Evolution of Segmentation

In the article, "Origin and Evolution of Segmentation", the first hypothesis supports the independent segmentation in annelids, arthropods, and chordates. The first hypothesis predicts negligible similarities in the segmentation patterns of arthropods, chordates, and annelids.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Atlantic Tomcod’s Adaptation Experiment

Conversely, those with the gene survived and passed it on to their young, making them immune to the toxins in the water and ultimately creating a generation of PCB resistant tomcod.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1385

Genetic Diseases: Sickle Cell Anemia

This genetic disorder research paper aims to elucidate the underlying molecular causes of SCA as well as its symptoms, inheritance, treatment, diagnosis, and prevalence in certain populations.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2499

Polarization in Electric Charges and Magnets

For instance, there is a misconception that "a magnetic field exerts a force on both the steady and the moving objects", this is not always the case.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1107

Analyzing the Economy of Cuba

The government controlled most of the means of production and employed a large percentage of the workforce. In the current paper, the author takes an in-depth look into the current status of the Cuban economy.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1214

Maple Syrup Urine Disease Pathogenesis

This results in the accumulation of the branched-chain amino acids within the body and the brain. The case study was done to determine the type of mutation that occurs in the genes of the patients, [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2172

Baking From the Point of View of Chemistry

1 The disadvantage of oat flour is that due to the lack of gluten the dough with it is not as elastic, and as a result the final foods may fall apart.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 898

Vitamin B6: Biochemical Overview

In order to maintain the proper percentage of Vitamin B6 in the patient's body, it is imperative that the dietary allowances of the vitamin should be in direct proportion to the patient's age; more to [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 861

Theories of Panspermia and the Origin of Life on Earth

Panspermia is one of the theories of the origins and creation of life on our planet, according to which life forms appeared on Earth from the outside of the Universe and are transferred through asteroids, [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Cell Energy Metabolism Controls

By definition, photosynthesis is a process whereby light energy is converted to chemical energy in the presence of CO2 and water.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 671

Recent Advances in Artificial Photosynthesis

Specifically, scientists strive to use the known and change them into "functional, efficient, synthetic systems that will tap the endless supply of energy coming from the sun".[1] Researchers believe that artificial photosynthesis can work on [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1392

Ethical Issues Behind Feeding People With GMOs

Genetic engineering is the amendment of the genetic composition of a particular organism or simply the adjustment of an organism's transmissible matter in a bid to produce desirable characteristics.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2814

The Science Behind Bacterial Aging

A bacterium is one of the organisms that undergo asymmetric division of cells hence does not undergo aging. In this bacterium, it is evident that the DNA process stopped because the stalk cell turned out [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 592

Understanding Emerging Diseases

Some of the diseases are spread when the agents are passed on from animals to humans through a process referred to as zoonosis.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

Gene Expression Using Quantitative Real Time PCR

The establishment of the exact products of the expression of certain genes calls for specialized molecular analytical procedures. This experiment had an objective to determine the gene expression levels of the genes encoding CHOP/GADD153, BiP [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1104

The Physical and Chemical Properties of Water

Considering the structure in the figure above, it is evident that a molecule of water has a line of symmetry that can be traced through the water molecule, acting as a bisector of the angle [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 572

Bacterial Diseases of Marine Organisms

The striped dolphin is a highly susceptible host of the bacteria and poses and the most potent reservoir and source of transmission of the infectious agent.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1211

XPD Mutation: Healthcare Issues

A mutation in the XPD helicase hampers the ability of the TFIIH complex to execute its functions because of the increase in the rigidity of the protein.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 553

The Gene Therapy: Crucial Aspects

In the other common form of gene therapy, the modified gene cells are only corrected in the patient and the next generation does not get to inherit them.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
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Hydrogen – The Lonely One

My name is Hydrogen, and my name is usually denoted by the letter 'H.' I am the first born in a family of seven and our family name is Group 1. Due to my weight [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 892

The Production of Aluminum

In addition to the MHD forces, the other force that acts on the bubbles is in the form of buoyancy and it originates from an anode.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1101

Self-Healing Materials and Their Using

The healing process of this material is almost similar to that of the aforementioned self-healing concrete except for the fact that the polymer uses the Grubbs' catalyst during the healing process while the self-healing concrete [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1111

Genetic Male Pattern Baldness

Vertex hair loss: Vertex hair loss can be observed on the top of the head which is crown area and does not touch the hairline of the forehead.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2770

Rapid Flow Cytometer Test Importance

Second, the protocol was modified by raising the temperature required for labeling the bacterial cells."The third modification was the addition of 0 8% ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid to the A31 buffer used in the pretreatment of milk [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 554

Biosphere: Sydney in Australia

Due to the rapid growth in the population and the rate of industrialisation in Sydney there has been an imbalance between the green spaces and the building open spaces.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1508

Root Modifications in Cyperaceae Species

In fact, low phosphorus and nitrogen supply in soils initiates the formation of these structures; with increase in supply of phosphorus and nitrogen leading to suppression in dauciform root formation. Caustis blakei is one of [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Anti-Corruption Strategies in Kazakhstan

On the backdrop of the notion that corruption is an international issue of concern5, the aim of this paper is to evaluate the success of anti corruption strategies in Kazakhstan.
  • Subjects: Countries Studies
  • Pages: 27
  • Words: 6939

Organic and Inorganic Compounds

Dry Ice if put in water, starts melting, and soon it becomes gaseous, as the temperature of CO2 increases. If it is placed in a bottle, the gas pressure tears the walls of the bottle.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 542

Measurement of the Rate of Glycolysis Using Saccharomyces Cerevisae

The experiment was designed to investigate the impact of temperature on the rate of Glycolysis. The experiment results demonstrated that the rate of Glycolysis increases as temperature increases which resulted in the acceptance of hypothesis [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
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Recovery Plan For Manorina Melanotis — Black-Eared Miner

Due to a decline in number in the 1980s, the bird was declared as an endangered species under the Australian Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 and the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1675

Physiological Differences Between Males and Females

Although the males have bigger muscles than the females, the latter have better blood flow during exercise, and use one hundred percent of the fibers in their muscles as compared to the former who use [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Sex Determination in Amphibians

Precisely, the dissimilarity between the sex chromosomes entails the sizes of the chromosomes, the patterns of binding, the centrometric index, the heterochromatin characterization as well as the transcription loops of lampbrush chromosomes.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 908

Commiphora Molmol and Boswellia Papyrifera Plants

The next step in the experiment was also significant in ensuring the chemical components in the extracts are known and that the anti microbial activity is attributed to each of them separately.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
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Benthic Macroinvertebrate

The sampling of Macroinvertebrate constitutes a very important aspect of analyzing a habitat due to the fact that Microinvertebrates are fundamentally vital in defining the health of streams where they habour.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1756

Museum Genetic Presentation

When this condition is violated, the population is opened allowing individuals to move from one population to another hence creating a net flow of genes which results to genetic variations and consequently, to evolution.
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1141

Osmosis Transport Across the Cell Membranes

It is the difference in concentration of water across a semi-permeable membrane drives the process. The process is facilitated by the disparity in potential of water across the semi-permeable.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 322

Process of Gene Expression

One of the major mechanism through which gene expression is altered is addition where a base pair is added to the normal sequence hence changing the specificity of the protein that the code specifies.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1123

Evolution Development: Introducing New Species

The collection of relevant information gave the basis for the introduction of the organism about the evolutionary development and analysis of the characteristics typical of already existing species.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2135

An Effective Hazard Management

Given the transportation of the substance in molten form, there is the likelihood of violent reaction with other substances like water and hence result in explosions in addition to producing gases that are flammable.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 2968

Electronic Application of Inorganic Polymers

Most inorganic polymers come with different properties and characteristics hence the reason why they are used in different ways and for different things.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1786

The Concept of DNA Cloning

In the approach based on cells both the replicating molecule or the biological vehicle known as the vector and the foreign DNA fragment are cut using the same restriction enzyme to produce compatible cohesive or [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1238

Biot- Management Laboratory: Rat GLP

The vehicle for the test item was water and the test item was in powdered form, 98% pure and was stored below -200C and had an expiry date of Aug 2011.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1951

OECD-GLP Guidelines: Toxicological Tests

During and after the duration of exposure, the observational studies, biochemical analyses, hematological tests, and histological studies that were conducted on the rats show that the biological responses in the rats did not differ significantly [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2275

Artemia sp.: Morphology and Lifecycle

The male possesses a pair of the posterior penis, while the female has a conspicuous brood pouch located behind the thoracopods.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 686

Advanced Pathophysiology: Genetic Technology

In accordance to Tay-Sachs disorder, the specialist is likely to provide the following information: the origin of the disorder, what factors contribute to the occurrence of the disorder, characteristics of the disorder, treatment if available [...]
  • Subjects: Genetics
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1952

Process of Converting Bauxite Into Aluminium

Therefore, with the help of a refining process, Alumina is extracted from bauxite which in turn is converted into Aluminium metal with the help of smelting process. The process of refining the metallic ore in [...]
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 965

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria

With the help of a pipette, a measure of 100 L of E.coli culture was spread at the surface of plates of minimal medium agar.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
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Darwin’s Ideas of Natural Selection and Evolution

The hierarchical classifications can also be applied to the tree, while phylum, classes, orders, and the other elements of the taxonomy are represented by various locations in the branches In addition to the described elements, [...]
  • Subjects: Evolution of Humans
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 827

Estimation of Protein Concentration

In the determination of the concentration of proteins in different body tissues, we carried out various laboratory experiments; in which various body tissues were tested for protein content.
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 980

Crocodile: Reptile Characteristic

In order to crash the prey, crocodiles have very sharp teeth and powerful muscles for holding the prey tightly within the jaws. The size of a crocodile depends on its ancient species.
  • Subjects: Zoology
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1388

Resistant Bacteria Overview and Analysis

As the population of the world increases on a daily basis, it is becoming more and more important for researchers and other stake holders such as government bodies and members of the medical community to [...]
  • Subjects: Biology
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

Hazards that Remain after Industrial Sites Are Closed

It would be important in this report to analyze the chemical reaction nature of the wastes involved and expected effects to the environment keeping in mind the stream aquatic life and the human livelihood downstream.
  • Subjects: Chemistry
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1329