paper should be roughly 4-5 pages (approximately) double-spaced. It is like a typical research paper in MLA format. One formatting component that is important is to be sure that you cite all your information properly in the body of the text. Since I assume that you are not an expert in any of these subject areas ALL the information you provide will come from the literature research you do and that means you need to cite the source in your text. This applies to ALL information, not just direct quotes. The research references used will factor into your grade for the paper, so take care in using multiple, scholarly sources (I suggest using at leastFOUR sources). Also, they cannot all be purely internet resources. What this means is the source cannot solely exist online. It has to be published in some form other than online (although you can ACCESS this resource online if that option exists). The more thorough your research and the more information and detail you can provide in your report, the more points you can earn. The paper must be your own work, in other words plagiarism is not tolerated
Paper topic choices:
1) What is the chemical composition of a “trans fat”? What makes trans fats unique or significant from a molecular perspective compared to other fats? Why have trans fats received so much attention in health news (what health conditions are they linked to)? Many are attempting to ban trans fats, but explain why this action might be counterproductive with respect to the fat CLA.
2) What is meant when plants photosynthetically “acclimate” to elevated CO2(be sure to address the effect on photosynthesis specifically)? Do all plants acclimate to elevated CO2? Petroleum industries have suggested that increases in carbon dioxide would be beneficial to plants since it is the carbon source for photosynthesis. Discuss the merits or weaknesses of this statement.
3) Describe in detail the genetic cause of cystic fibrosis, including details on the gene itself, how it is inherited, and the cellular processes that are affected. Explain the impact on the lungs and bronchi, followed by explaining how other tissues and organs are affected. It has been suggested that the genetic component of cystic fibrosis may be beneficial. What are some ideas as to why that might be the case?
4) Stem cell research holds tremendous promise for treating numerous diseases. What are stem cells? Are all stem cells the same? What are the clinical benefits and drawbacks of the various types of stem cells? (compare them to each other when describing the specific benefits and drawbacks for each) Identify a specific research project currently being performed on stem cells, and explain the goals and the results they obtained.
5) Many individuals suffer from lactose intolerance. What is lactose intolerance and why does it manifest the symptoms it does? What is the genetic/molecular cause behind lactose intolerance and behind tolerance in adults? Explain how this condition could be used as evidence to support ongoing human evolution. Provide other potential examples of modern human evolution.