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Essays On Genetics & Paleontology
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The Ethics Of Human Cloning
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A 5 page paper. There is an ongoing debate regarding the ethics of cloning. This essay presents both the benefits and dangers of cloning humans. The writer then presents an argument to support one side of the issue. 1 table is included. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: PGhumcl2.rtf
Essay Title: The Ethics Of Human Cloning
The Evolution of Teeth
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A 10 page outline of the evolution of teeth from the lower vertebrates to more advanced species such as man. Describes the origin of jaw structure and structures such as conodonts (minute toothlike structures) which were the precursors of advanced teeth. Outlines the further evolution of these teeth in the higher mammals with the appearance of features like the hypocone which expanded the grinding surface of teeth and resulted in an explosion of mammal species some forty thousand years ago. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPevTeth.wps
Essay Title: The Evolution of Teeth
The Evolution-Creationism Debate
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This 5 page paper examines both points of view and concludes that these are not necessarily competing theories and may even complement each other. The debate is discussed and each concept is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA512evo.rtf
Essay Title: The Evolution-Creationism Debate
The Extinction Vortex in Regard to Bees
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This 8 page paper discusses the “extinction vortex” with regard to what it is and how it is used. It also examines such things as the sex ratio, population size and lethal recessive allele with regard to species survival. Finally, it discusses the apparent die-off of bees in the U.S. and considers reasons for it. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: HVExtVor.rtf
Essay Title: The Extinction Vortex in Regard to Bees
The Future of Human Cloning.
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(7 pp) The idea of human cloning either sounds
like something out of a bad science fiction movie,
is a boon to medical science or a travesty to
morality. As in the case of most exaggerations,
there is a shred of truth in all of them. Although
our proposed challenge is to project what might
happen, some of those projections will be examined
under a humorous light. Generally speaking we
learn best when we can laugh. Other projections
are as assigned. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBclone.doc
Essay Title: The Future of Human Cloning.
The Future of Plant Breeding
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This 6 page paper assumes that plant breeding progress will depend upon the efficient use of genetic resources. Genetic engineering is discussed and the future of plant breeding is looked at from both a practical and legal perspective. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: SA023Bio.rtf
Essay Title: The Future of Plant Breeding
The Future of Stem Cell Research
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An 11 page overview of the current state of stem cell research and its potential for future benefit. Lamenting the current governmental restrictions on embryonic stem cell research, this paper emphasizes the myriad of possibilities that stem cell research holds in terms of improving human life. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPstemC7.rtf
Essay Title: The Future of Stem Cell Research