It is a common misconception that “all mutations are bad.” U…

It is a common misconception that “all mutations are bad.” Use the example of rock pocket mice to explain why this statement is not true. In your answer, explain how the dark coat-color mutation can be an advantage to some mice and a disadvantage to others.

The MC1R protein is a transmembrane protein involved in sign…

The MC1R protein is a transmembrane protein involved in signal transduction; the mutations you identified are found in both the extracellular and intracellular domains. Based on what you know about signal transduction, which two of the following are the most likely explanations for how these mutations result in changes in this signaling process leading to changes in pigment production?

During the coronavirus pandemic, you find yourself at home w…

During the coronavirus pandemic, you find yourself at home with some extra time on your hands! You decide to try making pickles. After a quick internet search, you find a recipe that involves placing small cucumbers in a salty brine solution (water, vinegar, and lots of salt). You set everything up following the instructions. Recalling your BIOL& 211 training, how do you predict the cucumbers will respond as they become pickles, and why?