Samantha is an epigeneticist. she is currently working on a research project that identifies epigenetic factors. which two of these factors could her project include? pick two a) an altered gene sequence b) cell samples l c) methods to observe the effects of climate on gene mutations d) technology to detect inherited genetic diseases

Earthquakes a.created the rock in arches utah b.can be caused by volcanic eruptions c.are caused by tsunami waves d.wear mountains down into hills

Mr. j, age 42, is a construction worker in las vegas. he recently noticed that a mole on his face seemed to be getting larger and darker. at first he did not worry because he was in the sun a lot and assumed the change may have been caused by sunburn. after a month, not only was the mole larger and darker, but it appeared to be “bumpy.” his doctor diagnosed a malignant melanoma skin cancer following biopsy of the nevus. mr. j reports pain in his right shin that does not go away when he puts his feet up or sleeps. discussion questions 1. relate mr. j’s skin changes to the warning signs for malignant melanoma. (see malignant melanoma.) 2. discuss the normal progression of this malignancy. what is the significance of the bone pain that mr. j is experiencing? (see malignant melanoma.) 3. discuss the treatment available for this patient and the prognosis for recovery. (see malignant melanoma.)

At the beginning of the virtual lab, you were asked to sort eight lizards into categories. what criteria did you initially use to make your groups? did you revise your criteria later? why?