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Explain how the transcriptome helps us to better understand the differences between cells from different types of tissues that are specialized for different functions.

is all about our DNA and gene expression. The complete set of all DNA in a cell is called the genome. The complete set of all the mRNA in a cell is called the transcriptome. Read the following article about the transcriptome found at: https://www.genome.gov/13014330/transcriptome-fact-sheet/, then address the following:

• Explain how the transcriptome helps us to better understand the differences between cells from different types of tissues that are specialized for different functions.

• What do you think is the most interesting or significant thing about the transcriptome?

In multicellular organisms, most cells that are created by mitosis are integrated into the structure of the organism. This week’s lesson looks at what happens to cells that don’t integrate properly, that are not needed, or that fail certain quality-control checkpoints in the cell cycle. Watch the Khan Academy video about apoptosis found at: https://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cellular-molecular-biology/stem-cells-and-cancer/v/apoptosis then address the following two issues:
• Describe at least two ways that apoptosis helps animals.

• What aspect of apoptosis do you find most interesting or significant? Explain.

What changes can be made to the standard industry process regarding oil rigs?

The corporation and its relationship to society and stakeholders. What is the corporation’s relationship with society? How does it create value to society? Who are the stakeholders and what approach does the corporation utilize to engage its stakeholders? How successful is the approach and what are the key stakeholder issues? What is the company’s labor practice? How well does the company treat its customers?
● Define the scope of what the report will touch on
● List the related topics that we don’t plan to go into

CSR Issues (principal findings) (2-4 slides)
• Corporate social responsibility (CSR). How socially responsible is the corporation in conducting its business? How does the company measure its CSR performance? What ethical practices do the corporation and its employees follow? How effective is its corporate governance?
● The acute issue for the company are lots negative media scrutiny thanks to the oil spill
○ This is on top of ongoing PR issues because they are largely a fossil fuel company
● What changes can be made to the standard industry process regarding oil rigs?
○ What role does BP play in changing these practices
○ Why didn’t BP for see that the process for reporting maintenance issues didn’t translate to an immediate response from upper management?
● Challenges because of a changing energy regulatory climate globally
○ Decisions regarding compliance versus lobbying for lighter regulations
○ What role do these oil companies play to mitigate the effects of climate change?
■ BP is investing in sustainable energy alternatives (is this largely a PR stunt?)
■ Discuss branding
○ What are the problems with plastics products?.

Recommendations (2-4 slides)
• Business and government relationship. What role does the company play in shaping government regulations? Is it for the betterment of the society or is it for the benefit of the company? What is the company’s lobbying practice? How does it compare with its industry peers?
• Business ethics. How ethically does the company perform in its supply chain practices/global business competition? How ethically does the company use its technology?

Name and briefly describe (where needed) the six physical characteristics that are used to divide the major groups of vertebrates on the vertebrate cladogram shown between the Orientation Center and the Hall of Vertebrate Origins.

Name and briefly describe (where needed) the six physical characteristics that are used to divide the major groups of vertebrates on the vertebrate cladogram shown between the Orientation Center and the Hall of Vertebrate Origins.

As you walk through the 4th floor, you will see several other cladograms, one on the wall in the Hall of Saurichian Dinosaurs just outside the Dino Store and another in the Hall of Ornithichian Dinosaurs just outside the Dino Store. Pay particular attention to the traits listed on these cladograms as you consider your answers to Question 2 or Question 3. You will also see ‘signposts’ such as the one pictured on page 2 of this handout. Each signpost focuses on a particular trait found on one of the cladograms.

As you walk through the various 4th floor halls, pay particular attention to exhibits on the origin and evolution of limbs and the origin and evolution of the skull. In a short essay:

2. Choose a group of six fossils of different ages from the halls you visit. Trace the evolution of the types of vertebrate limbs in the fossils you have chosen, focusing on the relationships between structure and function.
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3 Choose a group of six fossils of different ages from the halls you visit. Trace the evolution of the skull, noting changes in anatomy and focusing on the relationships between structure and function.