Biology Definition and 603 Threads

I came across a blog post or some internet page (probably a year ago now) saying that since the 1970s biological systems could be described purely in terms of physics. I tried searching for a decent text that describes biology and chemistry in terms of rudimentary physics but couldn't find...

Synthetic Biology Inquiry -- What?! Hey everyone, I wonder if there are any geneticists out there. I am quite uneducated pertaining to biology. So please bear with me. As I understand it, GMOs are living beings that have had traits inserted into their DNA, ie, arctic fish genes inserted into...

Homework Statement Suggest a hypothesis to explain why algal and plant cells have cell walls. Suppose that mutant individuals from each group lacked a cell wall. How could you use these individuals to test your hypothesis? Homework Equations There aren't really... The Attempt at...

Hi, I have been looking through amazon all night reading reviews and I am baffled about which book I need :confused: I study Computer Science at bachelor level and recently got an interest into biology(not sure which kind). I want to be able to read an article or a forum's post on for example...

Capillaries? Sorry about my whining last night, Evo, I was having a bad night. I won't bore you guys with the details. Is there a link where I could learn how to utilize these features. If I want to mark a quote where the OP is featured, the only way I can do it is quote the whole post...

Author: Bruce Alberts Title: Molecular Biology of the Cell Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0815341059/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Prerequisities: Contents:

Author: Bruce Alberts (Author), Dennis Bray (Author), Karen Hopkin (Author), Alexander Johnson (Author), Julian Lewis (Author), Martin Raff (Author), Keith Roberts (Author), Peter Walter (Author) Title: Essential Cell Biology Amazon Link...

So, I was in botany class the other day and we were going over the model of a flower describing the parts. The ovum, the egg and polar bodies and someone said another name for the polar bodies and my teacher said she would accept the answer if we knew what a meta nucleus is. Naturally no one...

Author: Jane B. Reece (Author), Lisa A. Urry (Author), Michael L. Cain (Author), Steven A. Wasserman (Author), Peter V. Minorsky (Author), Robert B. Jackson (Author) Title: Campbell Biology Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0321558235/?tag=pfamazon01-20 Prerequisities: Contents:

Hi everyone, Right now I'm pursuing a BS in molecular biology and I decided I'd like to switch to a Bs Ed. in biology and teach high school biology. I'm 49 credits in so far just looking for some advice, part of me wants to finish the Bs degree and then get certified K-12 at the graduate...

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1359644612003674 I couldn't agree more with that article. The FDA doesn't actually require a mechanism to be explained for a therapy, as long as you say what X does and it does what you say, then you can gain approval for use. Whatever...

Right now, I'm in grade 12 and already have my courses chosen, but I chose to take a data management math course instead of biology. I don't doubt I'll enjoy the math class, as I'm interested in stats, but will not having biology close doors for me? I still haven't decided on what branch of...

Homework Statement The Xolo is the national dog of Mexico. The striking characteristic of this dog is that it has no hair. Xolos carry a mutation in Chromosome 17 that, when homozygous, is lethal. If two hairless Xolos were mated, what fraction of their surviving offspring would be...

Hey guys, (this is not homework). I am working on a "out of class" project right now, and I want to get some ideas on ways you can run an experiment in which you can apply quantum theory to biology? Thanks :)

Hello people, I am a grade 11 student in Ontario. I am currently facing a dilemma. Recently, I started thinking about my career, seeing as how I apply to university next year. I was considering options and I stopped to think; I want to do something I enjoy. I want a job that I don't see as...

I just graduated from high school and I want to continue my formal education by studying for a bachelor's degree in science. Biology is the science I am most keenly interested in, but here's where my dilemma kicks in: should I study Biology or Medicine? (I assume you're from the U.S., so let me...

So, I really like my biology classes. It's cool to learn things about biological systems that I can apply towards ideas of medicine. Biology encapsulates so many finds. I really like the courses but I also want a secure income down the road that will lead to an interesting career(Why I passed...

Why did you choose biology? Why not chemistry or physics? Is there something about the utter complexities of life that draw you to this discipline?

I'm thinking about majoring in bio at college next year; however, I was curious about what kind of sub specialties exist out there, beyond undergrad education. I see on the forum all the time, people talking about going into high energy physics, or condensed matter physics, or field optics, or...

I'm just sort of finalising what subjects I want to do next year before I get my results and have an enevitable 24 hr panic until I sign up for sixth forum the next day. I'm definitely going to be doing: Math w/ Further Maths (hopefully) Physics Chemistry As those are probably the...

I recently started studying biology because suddenly I started getting curious about this subject. I read about the cell theory which states that all living things have cells. Is this necessary - that all living things have cells? Can't they have some different structure? Also these type of...

Is there any textbook or any book (introductory, mostly) out there that combines the teaching of physics, biology, and chemistry phenomenon while appropriately teaching the details for each of the fields as it goes on. Or anything similar?

Hi all I'm a physics undergrad (rising year) and trying to find some kind of creative outlet for my studies in physics. I'm sort of fed up with the research academic world (at least in SS physics (solar cells) where I am now), I'm not sure if I'd want to go into other standard physics...

I haven't taken any Biology, Kinesiology, or Sociology courses in university, but from what I've heard from my friends and other sources the studying methods for Psychology courses are very similar to Biology, Kinesiology, or Sociology. That's not because Psychology is an interdisciplinary field...

I am wondering if it is possible for a pure mathematician to get into the field of biostatistics. Short backstory: I graduated from college 5 years ago, worked 1.5 years for the DoD as a computer programmer and 3.5 years (and counting) as a health actuary. My first love has always been...

Hello, this is my first time to post to ask for some advice. I will try to describe as neat as possible, so that I can some good info or advice. I graduated 2 years ago with bachelor of science in biology as major and applied physics as minor. Now I'm hoping to get into graduate school in...

Hello y'all. My biology term final exam is this Friday. It's not mandatory for me because I have a good grade. But I'm going to take it anyway. For some reason, my teacher Mr. Mannara did not prepare a study guide. He said so himself. For every test I've taken in his class that was...

So my main area of research is molecular biology and biochemistry, but nuclear and particle physics frequently manages to find its way in it and it's always baffling to me. I've been participating in research on bacterial Cytochrome P450 enzymes; they catalyze the oxidation of organic...

So I'm about to graduate with a degree in molecular biology and biochemistry. I don't want to do grad school right away; I want to try to get some private sector experience first. I'm open studying pharmacology, toxicology and such, but I'm really more interested in industrial and...

Hey everyone, I'm currently a freshman in high school and I'm taking Biology. I was wondering if taking the AP Biology next year would be a good idea. This would be on top of my two other science classes; Pre-AP Chem and Pre-AP Physics. My current Biology classes is very easy. This is...

Should I take grade 12 biology?? Should I take grade 12 biology? I'm in grade 11 and I want to go into either physics or engineering but everyone tells me I should take as many sciences and maths as I can. If I go into engineering it probably won't be anything that has to do with living...

I've recently read an interesting article on the NY Times about an MIT competition on synthetic biology. A determined team about from a community college managed to get there. Good read. But what I would like to know is where can I find more information about this? * What are some good...

I've always hated biology, do you have some tools to make me like them ? Thanks, Alexandria

That's my first year in college and I'm studying Biology. I'm pretty happy with everything (classmates, teachers) but the fact is, my favorite subjects so far have been maths and statistics (and my favorite teachers were from the math department). I study biology because, since I'm not sure in...

I'm not too sure if this is the correct subforum to post this question in. Anyways I have taken Biochemistry only. I signed up to take molecular biology and I'm wondering if that is a bad idea with no previous coursework taken in genetics (the only biology college course I have taken is...

I'm not really sure what I want to do after A level yet but I've sort of narrowed it down to Physics, EE, ChE, or Materials Sci. (OK its not that narrowed down) I've worked out that if I take: Maths Further Math Physics Chemistry That I should be covered for any of those 4 courses...

Homework Statement The length of DNA helix occupied by one nucleotide pair is 3.4 A (angstrom). A human has 10^14 cells and each human cell has about 6.4 x 10^9 nucleotide pairs of DNA. What is the length of double helix that could be formed from this amount of DNA in a human individual...

Is there a good general list of books on biology? I would like to start self study routine but I don't know what books to buy. Thank you.

Hello, I'd like to pursue a career in bio research (MD/PhD), preferably in molecular, structural bio alike. I plan to minor in phys and math and would like some guidance in coursework. I'll take: Modern phys (trans to upper division phys course) Math methods in physics Theoretical mechanics...

Homework Statement Hey guys... The palomino horse results from the combination of two incompletely dominant genes, one codes for the colour chestnut and the other for cream. Determine the expected genotypic and phenotypic ratios for the following crosses: a.)chestnut and cream b.)palomino...

Homework Statement How does animal mimicry classify as a behaviour, innate or learned behaviour or both? For example, parrot mimic human speech, obviously, they learned this behaviour, from us. However, considering their ability to learn from us, does that make this mimicry behaviour...

I have worked in the field of wildlife biology for years and have recently switched professions to teaching. One of my biggest concerns with the current biology curriculum is that it seems way too obsessed with it's molecular aspects. I think this over-focus can be extremely harmful to the...

http://www.technologyreview.com/blog/arxiv/27628/?p1=blogs For those who might not know of the theory the goal of quantum chaos theory is to explain all of classical physics including classical chaos as emerging from quantum systems. They've had some experimental success in the past, but this...

Hello, I am a high-school student applying to universities. I like math, and I like bio. I want a career that is the cross-section between these two subjects. I've been told about computational biology and bioinformatics. Can anyone please share any familiar experiences or any insight...

I am 15 yr old from India.And i am having a tough time in choosing between biology and computer in my after my 10th as additional subject.I am actually interested in taking up courses like particle physics,quantum chemistry and other courses combining physics and chemistry in future.I am not so...

Hello there, I am new to this forum and am looking for a little advice. I have to conduct a 7-minute lesson plan in front of a high school biology class as part of a selection process for a teacher residency program. I seem to be stumped on finding an activity that will; a. be within the...

I want to know which books are sociable for biology Olympiad ? I want to get Golden Medal! in fact for high school.

I have to decide on what subjects I want to continue on for A level and was just wondering what I should pick as my last slot. I want to do Electrical Engineering at uni when I leave school. I'm really interested in either really big applications of EE like large HV plant stuff but also I'm...

We have no way to directly observe molecules and what they do -- Drew Berry wants to change that. At TEDxSydney he shows his scientifically accurate (and entertaining!) animations that help researchers see unseeable processes within our own cells. Watch the TED video, atty, pathagorean...

I was just reading through this in my bio book, and it was very unspecific... If you read it it claims that the valence of Phosphorus has a valence of 3, due to 3 unpaired valance electrons in the Valence shell... But in some molecules involving phosphorous, it can have 3 single bonds and a...