You are a crime scene investigator, and the only evidence yo…

You are a crime scene investigator, and the only evidence you are able to gather at the crime scene are some strands of hair. You want to see whether a suspect in custody was at the crime scene. What technique would you use to try and connect the suspect to the crime scene?

A farmer wants to reduce his need to use insecticides on his…

A farmer wants to reduce his need to use insecticides on his corn crop to save money. He plants 80 percent of his field with Bt corn but has to plant the remaining 20 percent with corn that has not been genetically modified. What is the reason for planting only 80 percent of his field with Bt corn if planting 100 percent Bt corn would reduce his need for insecticide even further?

Aunt Lucy is preparing potato salad for a summer picnic. Unf…

Aunt Lucy is preparing potato salad for a summer picnic. Unfortunately, when she pulls out the celery, it’s wilted and limp. Lucy’s sister, Carol, tells her to soak the lifeless celery in salt water to revive it. Lucy’s neighbor, Jeannie, tells her to use tap water, and Lucy’s mother, Samantha, pulls out the distilled water from under the bathroom sink. Which solution, if any, will help crisp the celery? Give a biologically relevant reason for your answer.