Strand College Essays Samples For Students

Irish Drama: Comparing Two Plays

British literary landscape has long been diligently adorned and complemented by the magnificent works of Irish authors, all of them mirroring the peculiar culture, mentality and traditions of the people. In Irish literary legacy, dramaturgy is a remarkable genre, while history and myths are the common thematic aspects of the works. Interestingly, due to the complex historical background of Ireland and its Northern part, one could draw parallels even between seemingly different plays separated by decades.
A good example is observed in a kind of symbolic interplay between the plays Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme ...

1) Proto-Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes are two types of genes that ordinarily keep the cell cycle functioning as it should. Explain the roles of these two types of genes, and explain what can occur when these types of gene are not working properly. Provide at least two different examples of cancers associated with mutations of these types of genes.

The purpose of the proto-oncogenes under normal circumstances is to make sure that cells proliferate, in other words the oncogenes stimulate cell production. But when a normal, healthy ocogene cell becomes mutated or expresses at higher than normal levels it causes cancer. The first oncogenic virus was discovered in 1916 and called the Rous virus after the person who discovered it, Peyton Rous. Rous viruses represent a family of viruses called the retro viruses. Retro viruses contain a genetic material called ribonucleic acid (RNA).

There is always the possibility that RNA will be transcribed into DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) by an enzyme of ...

Question 1

DNA replication can be defined as the process by which during cell division the DNA duplicates itself to several copies. In this process, the first step involves the unzipping of the double helix found in the DNA structure. This is done by the helicase enzyme, which breaks hydrogen bonds holding the DNA together. When separated the two DNA strands form a replication fork with a Y shape (Craig et al. 2014). This causes the strands to be oriented in different directions, forming the leading and the lagging strands. Once the two orientations are formed, a short RNA piece called ...

Introduction

The aviation industry is currently under rigorous public scrutiny due to its detrimental impact on the environment. The adverse environmental impact of air travel begins even prior to take off. The severity of damages to the environment caused by construction of airports is tremendous, such as cutting down massive number of trees to make way for the construction of runways. In addition, air travel consumes an enormous amount of carbon dioxide-based fuel that further contributes to air pollution and climate change. All of these detrimental environmental effects of air travel justify significant government intervention and active involvement of policymakers ...

Lab 1: Ethical Issue in the Movie Gattaca. The epicentre of ethical issues in the movie Gattaca is the manner in which an individual ought to be judged. Should it be by the genetic composition one is born with or by the character traits, personality attributes and ambitions chosen by an individual? Vincent is born with genetic weaknesses that could result in ailments in the future. His genetic composition denies him access to his dream job despite the fact that he achieves the required grades in school and is a strong and athletic young man. As a result, Vincent designs a plan to ...

Intellectual Disability/Mental Retardation

Intellectual disability is a generalized disorder that often appears before the onset of adulthood. This disorder is characterized impaired cognitive functioning as well as deficits that occur in either one or two adaptive behaviors. The condition was previously known as mental retardation, although the term was deemed disparaging and politically incorrect, hence the change into the more sensitive name. People with intellectual disability lack the skills that are necessary for daily life activities. However, these people can learn, and do actually learn new skills, although this is achieved at a slower rate compared to people without the disability. This is conceptualized ...

- Describe the phases of meiosis II
Meiosis II has 4 phases, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase. At the end of meiosis I, microtubules move each member of the centriole pair to an opposite spindle pole in both daughter cells. During prophase II, the microtubules attach to the chromosomes causing them to recoil and shorten. During metaphase II, the microtubules, duplicated chromosomes, and motor proteins, interact in a manner that positions all the duplicated chromosomes halfway between the 2 spindle poles. During anaphase II, the connection between the 2 sister chromatids of every chromosome breaks and each of the ...

Powdery Mildew-A Disease in Strawberry

Strawberries are dicotyledonous, herbaceous, non-deciduous, perennial plants (Sarah 2007). They are widely cultivated for their fruit that is valued for its juicy quality, sweetness, bright red color, and distinctive aroma. The plant can fall victim to various diseases in its life cycle. The following paper aims at discussing the causal organism of powdery mildew disease in strawberries, its impact on the host, and environmental conditions that are needed for the disease to develop. Moreover, the paper describes steps I have undertaken in the practice class to prove the causal organism was using Koch’s Postulate.

Powdery Mildew is caused ...

Introduction

Biology is broad and therefore embraces various topics in life that concern living organisms. Micro biology for instance deals with the study of very small organisms that are able to reproduce and sustain their generations. This is where the study of prokaryotes comes into the scene. The contrasting organisms to prokaryotes are referred to as eukaryotes. Contrary to prokaryotes, eukaryotic organisms have complex cell structures. Biology tends to full describe the complete nature of these organisms, their feeding habits, how they reproduce and where they thrive best, that is, their habitats.

Prokaryotes are single celled organisms whose cells lack ...

Summaries

Goel, Reema et al. 2015. Highly Reactive Free Radicals in Electronic Cigarette Aerosols. Chemical Research in Toxicology 28:9 (1675-1677).
In this reported scientific study, a group of researchers from the Pennsylvania State University investigated whether the aerosol produced by an e-cigarette contains reactive, short-lived free radicals. Initially, the researchers proposed that the e-cigarette vapor may contain high concentrations of free radicals, presumably from the presence of high concentrations of free radicals from conventional cigarette smoke. It must be pointed out that reactive, short-lived free radicals, such as reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species, are potentially toxic to organisms, ...

Today, Christianity is a term that is used very much in broad terms and ways. Over the past few decades, Christianity has mainly been predominant in the West and looked upon to have been rooted in the social organization of these Western countries. For instance, one cannot expect a high number of Christians in overseas States like Indonesia, where the majority are the Muslims. In addition, the Indonesian constitution recognizes six types of religions which include Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Protestantism, Confucianism, and Catholicism. This is why freedom of worship and religion has fully granted to her citizens. But as ...

The Myrtle Beach area in South California is a resort place called in touristic guides “The Grand Strand” (Myrtle Beach Guide, 2012). According to information from the Yahoo! Travel, the Myrtle Beach has won the prestigious reward of the “World’s Best Beach 2012”. This place can offer the travelers a wide range of services satisfying any lifestyle category: from exciting sports events to quite family rest. In order to meet the business and leisure requirements of tourists, various Myrtle Beach area communities promote surveys and research activities while the responses obtained during the study significantly help the government ...

Abstract

The World Trade Organization is the international organization which is dealing with the rules of trade between different nations. Trade disputes impact economic situations and can result in further disagreements between the nations. China and United States have been involved in various disputes being resolved within the organization. The mechanism of the dispute settlement was implemented in the dispute DS437 United States — Countervailing Duty Measures on Certain Products from China, where China as a complainant filed a request for consultations. The dispute was resolved with the establishment of the panel, which gave the final report on which both countries ...

The article The art motive in photography has been written by Paul Strand for the British journal of photography. The article aimed at defining art motives in photography. In the article, the author argues that nowadays photography has become thoughtless. The point is that nowadays, photographing tolls (such as camera) are available and every person is able to buy it. The usage of different filters, as one of the main ways of bettering a photograph, kills photography as art. The author of the article stated that modern photographers would never be able to create something original and unique because they ...

Summary of the Causal Stories and the Formation of Policy Agendas, Political Science Quarterly by Deborah Stone

Deborah A Stone’s main argument emerges in the form of a theory of defining problems, which explains the way social conditions become social problems on the policy agenda of the community. The author shows the importance of causal stories in this process. She evaluates political strategies or strands used to manipulate the causal stories. The author is trying to solve the failure of political strategies in addressing social problems using the agenda.
There are three strands or strategies within the policy agenda. The first strand centers on the political actors and their identity. It includes leaders, professionals, and ...

In his article, ‘Are the Shia Rising?’, Maximilian Terhalle advances the argument that nothing could be further from the truth. He asserts that what is being termed as the ‘Shia rise’ is a phrase that was coined by various political players in the Gulf Region so as to enable them achieve their own selfish political interests. He however notes that while the role played by the Shia in the gulf region has increased significantly in the latter half of the last decade, this was not attributable to any goals of seeking political power.
On the contrary, Terhalle argues that ...

Edmund Spencer’s sonnet is a beautiful and clear exploration of the fickle nature of life and of love. Through a dialogue between two lovers, the poet throws open questions about the meaning of immortality.

“One Day I Wrote Her Name Upon the Strand” is an attractive example of a sonnet. It is, as sonnets traditionally are, a love poem; it recounts the exchange between the narrator and a woman he loves. We learn that the speaker tried to write his lover’s name in the sand but that the tide washed it away. Almost straight away, we are aware of sand being used ...

Part One

The role of the media is a complex and multifaceted idea that cannot be understood unless it is critically viewed with reference to the various role-of-the-media models dependent on what an individual is seeking. Various models have been formulated to help in analyzing the role of the media with Nordenstreng, Christians, Glasser and Mcquail’s five paradigms model being one of such proven models. To Nordenstren et al, the role of the media can be argued within five paradigms; Liberal-individualistic paradigm, Social responsibility paradigm, Critical Paradigm, Administrative Paradigm and lastly Cultural Negotiation Paradigm (Fourie, 2008).

From Nordenstren et al’s ...

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Background
Business Situational Context
Hilton London Bankside is one of the Hilton hotels and resorts that offer hospitality services in the UK. It is accessible from London Bridge and equipped with state of the art facilities to increase its competitive advantage. The resort operates in a highly competitive environment which consists of other Hilton hotels. Nevertheless, product differentiation helps the hotel to compete favorably and maintain high profits. The goal of Hilton London Bankside is combating the high demand for rooms and offering its clients a comfortable stay. It offers complimentary services including fitness facilities and team building opportunities. ...

Utilitarianism is a form of normative ethics. According to Utilitarianism, an action will be classified as moral or immoral based on the end result that comes from such an action. Therefore, Utilitarianism classifies a moral action as any action that maximizes utility (Graham 121-161). Utility refers the wellbeing of the sentient entities in the society which arises from the aggregate good that arises from the action. In order to understand the good, the concept of hedonism is applied. According to hedonism, anything is deemed to be good if it led to pleasure (Graham 39-52). Nonetheless, the concept of hedonism ...

A Rose for Emily embodies the comic cannon of the use of obscenity within the spectrum of culture and time. By recognizing the proper reaction and effect that obscene elements have of the social, cultural understanding of the audience, the foundational consideration should be in making such scenes to be less ambiguous and exhibit less perplexing experiences. This paper establishes the extent to which obscenity should be banned from the existing comic canon. The baseline of this essay is to highlight the need for a regulatory framework for addressing the respect for undisguised and open commentary on social spiritual ...

Ethical and cultural relativism have been defined as differences in opinion among people from different cultures as a result of their belonging to such cultures. Put differently, as a result of growing up in different cultural environments, people acquire certain sets of beliefs which are distinct from those of persons who grew up in other cultures. The end result is that both groups of persons have different beliefs about what is right or wrong as a result of the cultural conditioning that they have undergone. Proponents of the cultural relativism school of thought have argued that as a result of these differences in ...

Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a condition caused by a progressed state of infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The retrovirus can be transmitted through bodily fluids such as blood, semen, breast milk, and vaginal fluids via the bloodstream or mucous membranes (Moss; Maartens et al.; Simon et al.).
Infection by HIV typically has four stages. The first stage is acute or primary infection which may last up to a few weeks, during which the infected person may either be asymptomatic or have flu-like symptoms such as fever, rash, malaise, body aches, chills, and swollen lymph nodes. Progression of the ...

Poetry is one of the most versatile and most potent forms by which human emotions seep out into cultural consciousness. Poets, through verse, elucidate human experience and attempt to convey their thoughts, feelings, and desires in the pursuit of artistry. And yet, happiness and optimism are not the only avenues which are explored through the art of poetry. For some, depression, loneliness, and regret are also potent sources of inspiration. In this regard, the transition between the poetic and artistic movement of modernism and postmodernism is fertile ground. The key figures here are Theodore Roethke, Elizabeth Bishop, and Robert ...

Few events in the critical landscape of United States history can surpass or parallel the Civil War in terms of its lasting effect in the nation’s politics, economy, and sociocultural structure. Whereas the Revolution questioned the authority of the English crown over the independent colonies in America, the Civil War saw the nation question itself in the realm of racial inequality. The events leading up to the war was a dramatic mix of political intrigue and philosophical inquiry into the nature and future of slavery as an economic and social institution. The war itself, lasting for four years, three ...

- If K65R and D113E are conserved mutations, what type of mutations are Q151M and Q151N. They are non-conserved is not the correct answer.
K65R and D113E being conserved mutations implies that even after undergoing mutations they retain the original properties. There functionality remains almost the same. On the other hand, Q151M and Q151N, mutations will result in a change of their initial properties or additional functions may be gained in the process of mutation.
- The K65A RT mutant had a reduction in RT activity. Explain the reasoning behind this phenotype
In the cell, the presence of ...

Introduction

As a multi-functional protein, Cytoplasmic Actin can be found in all eukaryotic cells at higher concentration levels of over 100 μM. It is the most abundant protein found in most eukaryotic cells, which makes it a critical player in different cellular functions, such as maintaining cell shape and polarity to transcription regulation. The structure of Cytoplasmic Actin is distinguished by a large number of polymorphic proteins which form the filaments. In eukaryotic organisms, such as archaea and eubacteria, actin-like proteins activities are related to sub-cellular organization, motility, cell shape maintenance and cell cycle progression; they are either associated to cell membrane or ...

Abstract:

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) is hereditary material found in most organisms and carries the genetic information required to build and maintain a living organism. DNA was first discovered in the late 1800's, but it was not until scientists unraveled its structure in the 1950s that its importance in genetics and the whole field of biological sciences became realized. This paper assesses the structure, history and applications of DNA into solving real world problems in medicine, agriculture, biochemical research and forensics. DNA can replicate itself which ensures that genetic information and consequently biological traits can be passed on from one generation to ...

Watson appreciates the test from a chemical point of view, but fails to see any practical utilization of it. His doubts are quickly shattered by Holmes’s explanation of the test’s significance in a crime investigation as he points out that: “had this test been invented, there are hundreds of men now walking the earth who would long ago have paid the penalty of their crimes” (Doyle, ASIS 16). Given the fact that branches of Forensics medicine such as blood stain pattern analysis or forensics toxicology arose in the second half of the nineteenth century (“forensic medicine”), Holmes is a fictional ...

Analysis of Jeffery Harrison’s “Our Other Sister”

Jeffery Harrison is one of the few poets who is alivein this twenty-first century and is studied in American Literature. His poetry is unique and more often than not he does not follow the norm of poetry; his poem “Our Other Sister,” is one of those poems, while most poems make a statement his tells a story.
Throughout literary history poetry is place in different periods and categories; Jeffery Harrison is a modern day poet who sometimes deviates from the custom of other poets; sometimes he writes without using capital letters at the beginning of his sentences of punctuation at the ...

When James Joyce was talking to a potential publisher of dubliners, he thought it would turn out to be just one section of Ireland’s moral history. Ulysses turned out to be much the same, in the form of a huge magnification of the ongoing argument that contains the frustrations of a broken heart and the awful clarity with which this Irish writer remembered, from the depths of exile, the specifics of a face that he could not forget. In Ulysses, what you get is some historical fiction showing the average lives of average dubliners thrown in high relief against he scenery of ...

Question 2

Non covalent bonds attach the paired bases that compliment each other. The bond serves a strengthening feature in attaching the complimentary pairs. The bases that are complimentary in the bases of a DNA are G= guanines, A= adenines, C= cytonines and T= thymines. The bonding process of bases is done when G bonds with C, T bonds with A. This is the rule for bonding of the DNA bases. These are strongly found between the base and nucleotides that are completed when the four bases interact to make a adenosine monophosphate (Audesirk, et al., 2011).

Structure of the DNA 3

The polymer of the DNA is referred ...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV is a retrovirus, which is a unique virus family consisting of RNA as the genetic material instead of DNA. This genetic material is surrounded by an envelope of lipoprotein. HIV differs structurally from other members of the family retrovirus. It is roughly spherical and has a diameter of around 120 nm.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus comprises of two copies of non-covalently joined positive single-stranded RNA enveloped by a conical capsid that consist of the p24 viral protein, which is typical of lentiviruses. Lysine tRNA is reverse transcriptase that is magnesium dependent and is involved in the packaging of both ...

Assignment 2 (Modules 4-6)

Background information:
The diagram below shows the activation of mTORC1 by growth factors as already encountered in workshop 5. The activity of mTORC1 is mainly controlled by the tuberous sclerosis complex, which consists of a heterodimer of tuberin (TSC2) and hamartin (TSC1). The known function of hamartin is to stabilise tuberin. Tuberin has GAP (GTPase activating activity) towards the G-protein Rheb. Rheb is active in its GTP-bound form and activates the mTOR kinase resulting in phosphorylation of S6Kinase (S6K) and consequently ribosomal protein S6, as well as 4EBP-1, resulting in protein synthesis and cell growth. Growth factor signalling results ...

This essay deals with William Faulkner’s short story “A Rose for Emily,” in which the author utilized numerous symbols to buttress his main themes, which are tradition clashing with the need for change and the power of death. The symbols used by the author and explained in the following chapters are Emily Grierson’s house, the bridal chamber, dust, the strand of hair, pocket watch, the stationary and the rose. The author’s intention in creating this story was to give homage to Emily, a fallen Southern belle, and to all others who are unable to develop themselves in ...

If you have ever read a haiku, then you know that poetry is a powerful way to compress language into a more concentrated form of expression. In just 17 syllables over three lines, a haiku is supposed to take an image from nature and give it a whimsical message for the reader, which can either be emotionally powerful or just simple in nature. In prose, describing a scene from nature can take several paragraphs – instead, a haiku does the job in fewer syllables than the names for some scientific compounds. Because poets do not have to follow the same rules of grammar and style that writers ...

The unity of one’s professional and personal life is always reflective of the congruence and/or alignment of one’s professional goals with one’s personal goals and sense of direction. This is one of my major realizations after completing the Human Development Program. I now understand why teachers and other educational professions, in general, need to be skillful about human development and life. We really have to learn the inside story of teaching and learning and we can only do so when we hold a grasp of who we are. In this connection, this course has helped me enough ...

Cholera

Cholera, a disease caused by dynamic, changeable and resilient microbial agents, is a communicable disease that causes more than 10 million deaths especially in developing countries as well as leaving millions of people with long-term disabilities (Coleman, 2009). The term “cholera” is designed to describe a strand of gastrointestinal disease, as well as the bacterium associated with the causation of the disease (Coleman, 2009, pp. 8). Barua and Greenough (1992, pp. 1) attests that the term was first used by Hippocrates who derived the term from Greek words chole (bile) and rein (to flow), thus the term according to Hippocrates meant ‘flow ...

HIV VIRUS

The HIV virus is the causative agent of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It usually infects the CD4 + T Helper cell by binding to the cell membrane, this is then followed by membrane fusion; a process that allows the virus to release viral particles into the host cell. Once infected, the T-Helper cell turns into a HIV replicating cell since the viral RNA is converted into DNA by reverse transcriptase a process facilitated by the viral proteins [ CITATION bio \l 1033 ].
The double stranded viral DNA is then transported to the nucleus where it is fused with the normal host DNA by ...