Biology Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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An Essay on the Discovery of Cloning (1011 words, 2 pages)

Human Awareness Essay on Cloning There are many controversial topics around the world today, and some of them include such topics as abortion, drugs, the death penalty, alcohol, guns, and now even cloning. Surrounding these issues we can find differing opinions, and positions in how people feel about such topics ... Read More

An Analysis of Supplies From Borax (253 words, 1 pages)

Supplies Borax (from the supermarket or a small box from laundromat) Elmer's Glue-All (White only) Food Coloring (optional) Water One large plastic jar wscrew lid - ala a large peanut butter jar One plain old cup Instructions Step "1" Add together 13 cup Elmer's Glue 13 cup Water Food coloring ... Read More

A Essay of How Light Intensity Affects the Rate of Photosynthesis (2204 words, 8 pages)

Planning 66 Analasis 68 Implementation 68 Evaluation 46 NOTEPICTURES AND DIAGRAMS FROM THE ORIGONAL ESSAY WILL NOT APPEAR SO THERE MAY BE UNXPLAINED GAPS How light intensity affects the rate of photosynthesis. (Measured by the amount of bubbles produced in 2 minuets) Scientific Knowledge and Understanding Canadian pondweed This is ... Read More

A Essay on Science of Homeopathy Developed by Samuel Hahnemann (1258 words, 2 pages)

Homeopathy Samuel Hahnemann, a brilliant German medical doctor and chemist, developed the science of homeopathy at the end of the 18th century. He was responding, in part, to his concern that more people were dying from medical treatments than from their diseases. Hahnemann believed that the purpose of medical therapy ... Read More

A Study on the Human Genome or DNA (994 words, 5 pages)

Deoxyribonucleic acid and ribonucleic acid are two chemical substances involved in transmitting genetic information from parent to offspring. It was known early into the 20th century that chromosomes, the genetic material of cells, contained DNA. In 1944, Oswald T. Avery, Colin M. MacLeod, and Maclyn McCarty concluded that DNA was ... Read More

An Analysis of Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle (494 words, 1 pages)

On first discovery of Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle, one might be tempted to see it as applicable to the world. Of abstract, as well as abstract scientific research in some ivy covered campus of some high tech partial accelerator laboratory, here were one may conjure up mad scientific blowing electrons to ... Read More

Understanding the Principles of Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (1662 words, 5 pages)

Introduction - what is HACCP? HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) is a preventive system of food quality control. It is a systematic and science based approach used in the food production (Pierson Corlett 1992 Leaper 1997). When it is used properly, HACCP system may monitor any area or point ... Read More

The Life and Contributions of Carl Friedrich Gauss (2699 words, 5 pages)

At the age of seven, Carl Friedrich Gauss started elementary school, and his potential was noticed almost immediately. His teacher, Bttner, and his assistant, Martin Bartels, were amazed when Gauss summed the integers from 1 to 100 instantly by spotting that the sum was 50 pairs of numbers each pair ... Read More

A Purpose to Find the Gravity of Earth (1169 words, 4 pages)

PURPOSE The purpose of this lab was to find that gravity of Earth is indeed 9.8 mss (the theory placed by Galileo). THEORY The theory, according to Galileo, is that two objects have the same acceleration if dropped from the same height will land at the same time at the ... Read More

An Introduction to Germination and Early Growth of Three Angiosperms (767 words, 2 pages)

BSC 226 03 Lab November 22,2000 Germination and Early Growth of Three Angiosperms Instructor Introduction In this experiment, we will observe and record the growing patterns of three different species of angiosperms (corn, bean, mustards) for 11 weeks. At the beginning of the experiment we plant numerous seeds from each ... Read More

Why Genetic Modification Is Shrouded by Stereotypes and Shunned by Many (1521 words, 3 pages)

From simply selecting for desirable attributes in organisms, through Gregor Mendel's pea experiments, to modern day genetic recombinant techniques, man has sought to understand, harness and improve organisms that he deemed significant. Today however, genetic modification is shrouded by stereotypes and shunned by many which may impede its technological advancement. ... Read More

An Introduction to the Human Genome Project (729 words, 1 pages)

It seems surreal that we have entered the 21st century, almost like an unbelievable prophecy. We have begun to open doorways that will lead us to unprecedented scientific discoveries, and these achievements will help build an American nation that will become healthier in mind, spirit and body. Today we find ... Read More

An Introduction to the Use Of Genetically Engineering in Agriculture (1937 words, 3 pages)

Introduction The use of genetically engineering in agriculture and food production has an impact, not only on the environment and biodiversity, but also on human health. Therefore, thorough biosafety assessment requires, not only an evaluation of environmental impacts of genetically engineered organisms, but also an assessment of the risks that ... Read More

How Consumers Living in Developing Countries Can Benefit from Plant Biotechnology (500 words, 1 pages)

Imagine a world full of mini Hitlers seeking world domination, killing millions as their solution to establish a superior race or bunch or 2 headed humans eating a pig with 6 legs. These scenarios may sound like something out a science fiction novel, but this is the kind of things ... Read More

A Study of Genetic Engineering in Medical Thriller Mutation by Robin Cooks (1242 words, 2 pages)

Genetic engineering should not be done on humans. It is immoral and harmful in our society. This form of technology allows genetic engineers and research doctors to modify a human beings physical and mental capabilities. Genetic engineers could alter an individuals characteristic and other human features. Genetic engineering has given ... Read More

An Introduction to the Analysis of the Human Genes XX and XY (1179 words, 2 pages)

works cited included Y? I don't mean why. I mean the letter Y. The human genes are either XX or XY. Anybody who studied biology will tell you that. All it takes is one letter to make a difference if you will be a boy or a girl. In society ... Read More

An Introduction to the Gel Filtration Chromatography (359 words, 1 pages)

This labs topic was Gel Filtration Chromatography. Chromatography is a technique used to separate molecules on the basis of differences in size, shape, mass, charge, solubility and absorption properties. A specific kind of chromatography is gel filtration. This technique separates molecules on the basis of their size. This procedure is ... Read More

An Introduction to the Analysis of Sight (616 words, 2 pages)

Light is changed into sight by converting light into electrical stimuli. These electrical impulses are sent from the retina to the brain and are interpreted as images. The retina is membrane lines the inside wall of the eye which consists of 5 main cells photoreceptors (rods cones), horizontal cells, bipolar ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Galileo (1169 words, 2 pages)

Galileo believed the physical world to be bounded. He says that all material things have 'this or that shape' and are small or large in relation to other things. He also says that material objects are either in motion or at rest, touching or not touching some other body, and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Life of Galileo Galilei (1703 words, 3 pages)

Seventeenth-century European study was controlled by two powerful forces the Roman Catholic Church, headed by the Pope, and ancient philosophy dominated by the 2000-year-old ideas of the Greek philosopher, Aristotle. The Church had an overwhelming influence on the lives of most Europeans. During Galileo's time one in twelve people living ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of Gamma Hydroxy Butyric Acid GHB (1463 words, 5 pages)

In todays society, more and more teenagers and young adults are using drugs. One of the more popular, as well as dangerous drugs, is Gamma-Hydroxy Butyric Acid or GHB. Also known as Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid X, Scoop, Grievous Bodily Harm, Georgia Home Boy, G, Cherry Meth, Zonked, Salty Water, Soap, ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Biotechnology (1490 words, 2 pages)

Biotechnology has made great improvements within the last few decades. There has been much hoopla recently about one major improvement in particular, gene therapy. Although it has brought us wonderful new practices such as in-vitro fertilization, there still seems to be a great deal of scandal concerning how far scientists ... Read More

An Introduction to the Nature of Mars (1244 words, 2 pages)

Fourth Rock From the Sun The fourth rock form the Sun is also known as Mars. Mars is a dead barren planet, but when the past comes alive anything is possible. Its believed that at one time on Mars a thick nitrogen atmosphere was present with fresh running water, but ... Read More

The Life and Contributions of Jean Bernard Leon Foucault (437 words, 2 pages)

Jean Bernard Leon Foucault Jean Bernard Leon Foucault was a very instrumental scientist in history. Born on the 18th. of September 1819, in Paris. Foucault was born into a fairly wealthy family. As he grew up his father urged him to pursue a career in medicine. Foucault agreed, and began ... Read More

An Introduction to the History of Flashlight Battery (203 words, 1 pages)

Flashlight Battery The most common form of primary cell is the Leclanch cell, invented by the French chemist Georges Leclanch in the 1860s. It is popularly called a dry cell or flashlight battery. The Leclanch cell in use today is very similar to the original invention. The electrolyte consists of ... Read More

Alcoholism and the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) (1560 words, 4 pages)

What can happen to a fetus when a pregnant women drinks heavily during her pregnancy? It can lead to permanent, irreversible and incurable effects that will bring a lifetime of pain for both the child and the family. These permanent and unchangeable effects arise from a fetus attaining fetal alcohol ... Read More

An Analysis of Exploring a Change in Views on the Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics (1088 words, 2 pages)

Exploring a Change in Views on the Inheritance of Acquired Characteristics Can a giraffe make its neck longer by stretching to reach higher branches? Most people today would laugh and say "of course not", but there was a time when scientists thought it was possible for an animal to acquire ... Read More

An Introduction to the Bacteria Organisms and the Comparison to the Humanity (1293 words, 3 pages)

Introduction Bacteria are single celled prokaryotic organisms, that lack organelles and circular DNA. They are much smaller and less complex than eukaryotic cells. They are classified mainly but appearance and how they group together. The main shapes of bacteria are rod-shaped which are called bacillus, spherical called coccus, rigid helical ... Read More

An Essay on Evolutionism and Creationism (3800 words, 5 pages)

Stephen A. Gauthier Evolutionism and Creationism It has been said that the major difference between humans and beasts is that humans are curious about their beginnings. They question where they came from and how they ended up where they are. There are several theories as to how humans came to ... Read More

The Overview of Evolution (355 words, 1 pages)

Evolution The process by which all living things have developed from primitive life forms through changes occurring over billions of years is evolution. All living things arose through a long history of changes formed by physical and chemical processes that are still taking place. It is possible that all organisms ... Read More

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