Why is the knowledge of genetics important to understanding disease? Understanding genetic factors and genetic disorders is important in learning more about promoting health and preventing disease. Some genetic changes have been associated with an increased risk of having a child with a birth defect or developmental disability or developing diseases like cancer or heart […]

What is the main difference between the intertidal zone and the neritic zone? Vocabulary Language: English ▼ English Spanish Term Definition intertidal zone The part of the ocean closest to the shore, between low and high tide. neritic zone The part of the ocean where the continental shelf gradually slopes seaward. Sunlight can penetrate to […]

What structure allows for the gas exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide between leaves and the atmosphere *? Air leaves the alveoli and flows up the bronchioles, bronchi, and trachea, and exits through the nose or mouth. Gas exchange involves the transport of two respiratory gases, oxygen and carbon dioxide. What occurs during normal respiratory gas […]

Is the corpus callosum part of the midbrain? The brain is split into left and right hemispheres by a band of fibers called the corpus callosum. The major divisions of the brain are the forebrain (or prosencephalon), midbrain (mesencephalon), and hindbrain (rhombencephalon). What is the corpus callosum? The corpus callosum is the primary commissural region […]

How does linkage frequency create linkage maps? When genes are close together on the same chromosome, they are said to be linked. By finding recombination frequencies for many gene pairs, we can make linkage maps that show the order and relative distances of the genes on the chromosome. How is a genetic map created? To […]

What biome has moderate rainfall? Temperate Forests What are the two rainiest biomes? There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator where it is warm. Temperate rainforests are found near the cooler coastal areas further north or south of the equator. The tropical rainforest is a […]

When you use the IPDE strategy you should execute a maneuver? The four steps of the IPDE process are: I—Identify—Locate potential hazards within the driving scene. P—Predict—Judge where the possible points of conflict may occur. D—Decide—Determine what action to take, when, and where to take it. E—Execute—Act by maneuvering the car to avoid conflicts. What […]

What are the man made causes of acid rain? Man-made Sources The activities include air pollution sources emitting sulfur and nitrogen gases like factories, power generation facilities, and automobiles. In particular, the use of coal for electrical power generation is the biggest contributor to gaseous emissions leading to acid rain. Does co2 contribute to acid […]

What landform is a low area between mountains or hills? Valleys What is the low between hills or mountains? The low lying area between mountains or hills is called Valley. Which term describes the low lands between hills and mountains? Valley What is the name of a low area between higher areas of land? basin. […]

What enzyme is produced in the pancreas and small intestine? Amylase is produced in the salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestine. One type of amylase, called ptyalin, is made in the salivary glands and starts to act on starches while food is still in your mouth. Where are the digestive enzymes from the pancreas produced? […]