What is one topic you would like to learn more about in this course, or what is one biology-related topic you recently saw on T.V./internet/movie/etc. that you remember saying to yourself ‘What the heck?’?

I have read the course policies in the Honors Seminar in Genetics course syllabus, and by marking TRUE, I indicate that I understand the expectations of this course, the meaning and importance of academic integrity, and the penalties that may occur if I am dishonest. You must answer this question to receive any credit on the ‘quiz’. 

What high school science and college science classes have you taken? What specific college science classes have you taken? 

The acceptable file formats for uploading projects are (choose 3):

The Midterm and Final Exam are worth ____ combined towards your final course grade.

Discussion posts, Unit Quizzes, and Assignments are always due on _

When submitting an assignment, project, or essay, your submission will be processed through Turnitin.com to scan for potential plagiarism and the use of artificial intelligence.  A Turnitin.com Report of ___% or more may only receive partial credit; a Turnitin.com Report over 50% receives no credit. 

Late work is accepted after the assignment lock date.

Why is endosymbiotic theory important? What does it describe? Give at least 1 example that supports the theory. 

As electrons move along the electron transport chain in oxidative phosphorylation or in the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis, they lose potential energy. How is the energy that is released used by the cell?