Thursday, February 28, 2008

If I had a gene that gave me a higher risk I would/ wouldn't want to know because....

If I had a gene that gave me a higher risk I wouldn't want to know because i would be really scared of everything. I wouldnt want to do anything because i know that i can die or get hurt. So i wouldnt want to know because its scary.

Are mutations good or bad, why?

I think mutations are both good and bad because being mutated can be scary. Also it can be good cause you can do spoecial things.. so I think that it is both

What I think is interesting about Mendel so far is...

What I think is interesting about Mendel so far is everything he has done. He is really smart and is the first on eot find out the reality of cells. And the book is reall good.

My goals for this semester.....

My goals for this semester are to get better grades in all my classess. To get a better understanidng of everything in bio. Also to just be a better student in everything.

Thursday, December 6, 2007

wat are enzymes

enzymes have special proteins that speed up chemical reactions. Enzymes lower amounts of energy which is called "energy of activation". Enzymes can also be named bio chemical catalysts. Each enzyme at a certain temperature at which they work best. They also have a pH at which they work best. Enzymes can be denatured which is made inactive and they need cofactors like small non protein molecules.

Whats the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes cells

The two different types of cells are prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus where their genetic material is separated from the rest of the cell. Prokaryotic cells contain genetic material that doesn't have a nucleus.

Are lit candles alive

No, it is not alive because a candle does not have any cells in its wax body.It does not utilize resorses around it, it does not breath, or move or eat or sleep