Science, Technology, and Society Flashcards
What is the largest amount of fresh water used in?
FRESH WATER: We use the largest amount of fresh water in agriculture
what are the primary pollutants that cause acid rain?
ACID RAIN: Sulfur Dioxide and Nitrogen Oxide are the primary pollutants causing acid rain.
Why is carbon monoxide toxic?
TOXICATION: Carbon monoxide has the ability to bind to hemoglobin. Research has shown that it is involved in inflammatory responses.
What are some ways human impact the environment negatively?
Fresh water, acid rain, and toxication
What is electrophoresis?
ELECTROPHORESIS: The migration of charged colloidal particles or molecules through a solution under the influence of an applied electric field usually provided by immersed electrode. A method of separating substances, especially proteins, and analyzing molecular structure based on the rate of movement of each component in a colloidal suspension while under the influence of an electric field (The Free Dictionary).
What is Bioinformatics?
BIOINFORMATICS is a large database of anything that deals with science
What is PCR?
PCR is technology that makes copies of target DNA. It can recognize a specific gene and replicate it. It uses heat to separate the double stranded DNA. Oligonucleotides are short DNA or RNA strands used during PCR.
