Gregor Mendel: Inheritance and Genetics Pioneer

Gregor Mendel: A Biography

Early Life and Education

Born on July 22, 1822, in Heinzendorf, Austria, Gregor Mendel died on January 6, 1884, in Brno (then Brünn). In 1843, he entered the Augustinian Monastery of St. Thomas in Brno. He later studied physics, mathematics, and natural sciences in Vienna. Upon returning to the monastery, Mendel dedicated himself to investigating the variety, inheritance, and evolution of plants.

Basic Terminology of Inheritance

Allele:
One of two or more alternative forms
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Microorganisms: Applications in Pharma, Agriculture & Environment

Microorganisms in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Major pharmaceutical products derived from microorganisms include:

  • Antibiotics: Substances produced by microorganisms that inhibit the growth of or kill other microorganisms. Known antibiotics differ in chemical structure:
    • β-lactam Antibiotics: Penicillins and Cephalosporins
    • Aminoglycosides: Streptomycin
    • Macrolides: Erythromycin
    • Tetracyclines: Broad-spectrum antibiotics
  • Vaccines: Preparations obtained from dead or attenuated pathogens used to induce active
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Mecanismos de Defensa Inmunitarios: Células y Procesos

Ausencia de Receptividad

Se debe a factores anatómicos y fisiológicos propios de la especie, dependientes de factores genéticos. Por ejemplo, el hombre y los primates son infectados por el virus de la polio, pero el conejo no, ya que este no posee receptores en sus membranas celulares para dicho virus.

Fagocitos

Son células con capacidad fagocítica que pueden destruir sustancias nocivas o células envejecidas, a las que engloban mediante pseudópodos para luego digerirlas en su citoplasma. Se

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Human Respiratory and Digestive Systems Explained

Respiratory System Anatomy and Function

Airways: Path of Air

These tubes conduct air containing oxygen into the lungs and carbon dioxide (CO2) out.

  • Nasal Cavity: Air enters through the nostrils. The inside walls have capillaries, which warm the incoming air.
  • Pharynx: A common cavity for the digestive and respiratory systems. The tonsils, which produce white blood cells, are located on the sides of the pharynx.
  • Larynx: Its entrance is controlled by the epiglottis, a flap that closes during swallowing
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Core Concepts of Evolution and Genetics

Natural Selection and Adaptation

Natural selection is the process where organisms with traits that help them survive and reproduce in their environment pass those traits to their offspring. Over time, this leads to adaptation, where species become better suited to their environment.

Genetic Drift

Genetic drift occurs when random events change the frequency of genes in a small population. Unlike natural selection, it doesn’t depend on how advantageous the traits are. For example, if a natural disaster

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Understanding the Human Coordination Systems: Nervous & Endocrine

The Coordination System: An Overview

The coordination system enables us to detect environmental changes, analyze them, and respond accordingly. This is primarily achieved through two systems:

  • The Nervous System: This system facilitates rapid but short-lived responses. It operates through nerve impulses transmitted along nerves.
  • The Endocrine System: Composed of endocrine glands, this system produces slower but more enduring responses. It functions via chemical messengers called hormones.

Elements Involved

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