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Grasshopper dissection By Chloe Introduction Grasshoppers are complex insects and have many specifics when it comes to their body systems and functions. Grasshoppers, like all insects, have a three part body of a head, thorax, and abdomen. They also have compound eyes like other insects. However, their legs and wings set them apart from others because of the jumping legs as well as walking legs that they use and the layer of wings they use to fly. Their segmented bodies are made up of a hard exoskeleton of tagmata.     Skeletal System                                           Grasshoppers have a three part body and a hard shell exoskeleton of chitin. Their three part body contains of a head, thorax, and an abdomen. The exoskeleton is divided into sections with flexible joints that allows movement more easily. The joints that the grasshoppers have can be compared to humans because they allow movement but our connect our bones while t

Amur Leopard By Chloe   Facts leopard has adapted to live in the temperate forests of the Russian Far East and northeastern Chinese provinces. They are known to hide their kills to save it from other predators and eat later. They can also jump up to 20 feet horizontally and 10 feet vertically.                                                        Why is it endangered? Amur leopards are currently threatened by shrinking prey tracts and the illegal wildlife trade. Due to logging and poaching of the prey species, such as roe deer and sika deer, the Amur leopards' food source is dwindling. Their fur is also a coveted resource, fetching up to $1,000 per pelt.                      What is being done to save it? According to  https://www.worldwildlife.org  " WWF implements programs to stop the illegal trade in Amur leopard parts. Together with TRAFFIC, the world’s largest wildlife trade monitoring network, we help governments enforce domestic and interna

Would I  want to know if I had a genetic predisposition?  By Chloe What is a genetic predisposition? A genetic predisposition is an increased likelihood of developing a particular disease based on a person's genetic makeup.  According to  http://imaginewellnesscentre.com   "They  can affect your energy level, accelerate oxidation, and affect cells function leading you to poor health."  A genetic predisposition results from specific genetic variations that are often inherited from a parent. These genetic changes contribute to the development of a disease but do not directly cause it. Some people with a predisposing genetic variation will never get the disease while others will, even within the same family.                                  Would I want to know if I had a genetic predisposition? Yes because i n people with a genetic predisposition, the risk of disease can depend on multiple factors in addition to an identified genetic change. These include ot

Sex Linked Traits By: Chloe What are sex-linked traits? Sex-linked traits are genetic characteristics determined by genes located on sex chromosomes. Sex chromosomes are found within our reproductive cells and determine the sex of an individual. According to  http://science.halleyhosting.com   " Because the gene controlling the trait is located on the sex chromosome, sex linkage is linked to the gender of the individual. Usually such genes are found on the X chromosome.  "  Traits are passed on from one generation to the next by our genes. Genes are segments of DNA found on chromosomes that carry information for protein production and that are responsible for the inheritance of specific traits. Genes exist in alternative forms called alleles. One allele for a trait is inherited from each parent. Like traits that originate from genes on autosomes (non-sex chromosomes), sex-linked traits are passed from parents to offspring through sexual reproduction.            

What are Cells? By: Chloe   What are cells? The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism, typically microscopic and consisting of cytoplasm and a nucleus enclosed in a membrane. Microscopic organisms typically consist of a single cell, which is either eukaryotic or prokaryotic. The human body is composed of trillions of cells. They provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy, and carry out specialized functions. Cells also contain the body’s hereditary material and can make copies of themselves. Cells have many parts, each with a different function. Some of these parts, called organelles, are specialized structures that perform certain tasks within the cell.                                    What are the different functions of cells? Cells provide six main functions. They provide structure and support by having cells generally provide the structural   basis of all organisms . Cells also  facilitate