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MECT 1330 Lab Midterm Review Chapter 1: Introduction to Solidworks and Parametric Modeling.  Know chapter objectives: Creating a sketch, creating a file and part.  Basics of solid modeling  Using sketching functions Sample Ch. 1 Question: What type of modeler is solidworks? (C) A. Solid Modeler B. Sketch Modeler C. Parametric Modeler D. Mechanical Modeler Chapter 2: Sketch Entities and Tools.  Using more advanced sketching tools  Creating more complex shapes Sample Ch...

Chapter 5 introduces the significance of macromolecules in cellular evolution and function, with a focus on carbohydrates. Carbohydrates encompass monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, characterized by their molecular formula (CH2O)n. While the name "carbohydrate" suggests a carbon-water bond, they consist of carbonyl (C=O) and hydroxyl (-OH) groups. Notably, not all compounds with the CnH2nOn formula are carbohydrates. The chapter explores the role of carbohydrates in life'...

Chapter 6 explores the significance of membranes in biological evolution and cellular life. It begins by discussing the hypothesis that biological evolution originated from self-replicating molecules enclosed within membranes. These membranes, particularly the plasma membrane, act as selective barriers, separating life from nonlife and regulating the passage of substances. Their role in concentrating reactants within cells promotes efficient chemical reactions. The chapter dives into the formati...

Chapter 4 delves into the origins of life, highlighting the RNA world hypothesis as a leading contender for life's beginnings. It explores the debates surrounding the first "living molecule," whether RNA was the initial player, and how self-replicating molecules led to biological evolution. The chapter also discusses nucleic acids' structure, function in modern cells, and their role in triggering life's evolution on Earth. It starts with an examination of nucleic acid monomers and their polymeri...

Chapters 3 to 6 explore the molecule responsible for life's origin. Early experiments, including Stanley Miller's, produced amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. Amino acids have been found in meteorites and in interstellar-like conditions. This raises the question: Could proteins, made of amino acids, have sparked life? For this, proteins must possess life's key attributes: information, replication, and evolution. We start by understanding amino acids, proteins' basic units, and how t...

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Materials: Red onion Elodea Micro forceps Glass slides Cover slips KimWipes Droppers Tally counters Compound microscopes with 4X and 10X objectives Distilled water 15% NaCl and 1M NaCl solutions Gloves Methods: Part I. Red Onion Cells Red onion cells contain a flavonoid pigment called anthocyanin, which gives the onion its purplish color. The same pigment gives petunias their deep purple color. This pigment allows us to visualize what happens to the water content in a cell when ...

Materials: Red onion Elodea Micro forceps Glass slides Cover slips KimWipes Droppers Tally counters Compound microscopes with 4X and 10X objectives Distilled water 15% NaCl and 1M NaCl solutions Gloves Methods: Part I. Red Onion Cells Red onion cells contain a flavonoid pigment called anthocyanin, which gives the onion its purplish color. The same pigment gives petunias their deep purple color. This pigment allows us to visualize what happens to the water content in a cell when ...

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