Dr. Bridgette Drummond

University of Notre Dame
Lab Instructor

Biography

Hello! My name is Bridgette and I am currently an industry scientist focusing in cancer research. I am passionate about biology and enabling understanding in others.

Education

Phd Biological Sciences
University of Notre Dame
BS Marine Biology
University of North Carolina at Wilmington

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
65 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Exploring the Richness of Plant Diversity: Discover the Beauty of Nature
The Fascinating Chemistry of Life: Discovering the Building Blocks
Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
Cellular Respiration and Fermentation: Understanding the Basics
The Importance of Understanding the Cell Cycle for Cellular Reproduction
Discover the Differences Between Bacteria and Archaea
Discover the Fascinating World of Fungi: Unleash the Magic!
Exploring Animal Reproduction and Development: A Comprehensive Guide

Dr. Bridgette's Textbook Answer Videos

01:22
Concepts of Biology

Why do mosses grow well in the Arctic tundra?
a. They grow better at cold temperatures.
b. They do not require moisture.
c. They do not have true roots and can grow on hard surfaces.
d. There are no herbivores in the tundra.

Chapter 14: Diversity of Plants
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
01:17
Biology

Which of the following statements is true?
a. A dikaryotic ascus that forms in the ascocarp undergoes karyogamy, meiosis, and mitosis to form eight ascospores.
b. A diploid ascus that forms in the ascocarp undergoes karyogamy, meiosis, and mitosis
to form eight ascospores.
c. A haploid zygote that forms in the ascocarp undergoes karyogamy, meiosis, and mitosis to form eight ascospores.
d. A dikaryotic ascus that forms in the ascocarp undergoes plasmogamy, meiosis, and mitosis to form eight ascospores.

Chapter 24: Fungi
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
01:37
Biology

Which of the following statements is true?
a. A basidium is the fruiting body of a mushroom-producing fungus, and it forms four basidiocarps.
b. The result of the plasmogamy step is four basidiospores.
c. Karyogamy results directly in the formation of mycelia.
d. A basidiocarp is the fruiting body of a mushroom-producing fungus.

Chapter 24: Fungi
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
01:00
Biology

If symbiotic fungi are absent from the soil, what impact do you think this would have on plant growth?

Chapter 24: Fungi
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
01:25
Biology

Which polysaccharide is usually found in the cell wall of fungi?
a. starch
b. glycogen
c. chitin
d. cellulose

Chapter 24: Fungi
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
01:02
Biology

Which of these organelles is not found in a fungal cell?
a. chloroplast
b. nucleus
c. mitochondrion
d. Golgi apparatus

Chapter 24: Fungi
Dr. Bridgette Drummond
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