Stephanie Schmidt

The University of West Florida
7th Grade Science Teacher

Biography

Science has always been my passion and my greatest accomplishment to date has been achieving a Bachelor's of Science Degree . I love all aspects of science and want to inspire others to pursue a STEM field not only because it is enjoyable work, but because it is present in our day to day lives.

Education

BS Ocean Science
The University of West Florida

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 6 years
11 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Understanding Animal Form and Function: A Comprehensive Guide
Circulation and Gas Exchange: Vital Processes for Optimal Health
Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
Exploring Vascular Plant Structure & Development: A Comprehensive Guide
Revolutionizing Angiosperm Reproduction with Biotechnology

Stephanie's Textbook Answer Videos

02:09
Biology

If the digestive and respiratory tracts were completely separate in humans, there would be no need for
a. swallowing.
b. a nose.
c. an epiglottis.
d. a diaphragm.
e. All of these are correct

Chapter 35: Respiratory Systems
Stephanie Schmidt
02:21
Campbell Biology

A fruit is
a. a mature ovary.
b. a mature ovule.
c. a seed plus its integuments.
d. an enlarged embryo sac.

Chapter 38: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Stephanie Schmidt
01:45
Campbell Biology

Double fertilization means that
a. flowers must be pollinated twice to yield fruits and seeds.
b. every egg must receive two sperm to produce an embryo.
c. one sperm is needed to fertilize the egg, and a second sperm is needed to fertilize the polar nuclei.
d. every sperm has two nuclei.

Chapter 38: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Stephanie Schmidt
02:22
Campbell Biology

"Golden Rice"
a. is resistant to various herbicides, making it practical to weed rice fields with those herbicides.
b. contains transgenes that increase vitamin A content.
c. includes bacterial genes that produce a toxin that reduces damage from insect pests.
d. produces larger, golden grains that increase crop yields.

Chapter 38: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Stephanie Schmidt
02:25
Campbell Biology

Which statement concerning grafting is correct?
a. Stocks and scions refer to twigs of different species.
b. Stocks and scions must come from unrelated species.
c. Stocks provide root systems for grafting.
d. Grafting creates new species.

Chapter 38: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Stephanie Schmidt
03:11
Campbell Biology

Some dioecious species have the XY genotype for male and XX for female. After double fertilization, what would be the genotypes of the embryos and endosperm nuclei?
a. embryo XY/endosperm XXX or embryo XX/endosperm XXY
b. embryo XX/endosperm XX or embryo XY/endosperm XY
c. embryo XX/endosperm XXX or embryo XY/endosperm XYY
d. embryo XX/endosperm XXX or embryo XY/endosperm XXY

Chapter 38: Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology
Stephanie Schmidt
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