Wesley Sanderson

University of Minnesota - Duluth
Teaching Assistant

Biography

I am a recent graduate of the University of Minnesota Duluth with a bachelor's degree in Cell and Molecular Biology. I also earned my minor in German Studies. During my undergraduate studies, I was a teaching assistant for a Human Anatomy lab course. In this role, I provided supplementary instruction for students in the course, ran after-class review sessions, and corrected assignments and practicals. I am currently working in a dialysis clinic and applying to dental school. I am passionate about the sciences and believe I can help many students with their coursework in biology and chemistry.

Education

BS Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Minnesota - Duluth

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Topics Covered

The Fascinating History of Life: From Origins to Present
Discover the Fascinating World of Fungi: Unleash the Magic!
Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
Advancements in Genomics and Biotechnology: Revolutionizing Science
Revolutionizing Angiosperm Reproduction with Biotechnology

Wesley's Textbook Answer Videos

05:22
Biology

Which part of the life cycle of black bread mold is the resting stage that can survive unfavorable conditions?
a. mycelium
b. zygospore
c. gametangia
d. zygote
e. rhizoid

Chapter 22: Fungi Evolution and Diversity
Wesley Sanderson
04:52
Campbell Biology

Plants are more readily manipulated by genetic engineering than are animals because
a. plant genes do not contain introns.
b. more vectors are available for transferring recombinant DNA into plant cells.
c. a somatic plant cell can often give rise to a complete plant.
d. plant cells have larger nuclei.

Chapter 20: DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Wesley Sanderson
05:16
Campbell Biology

DNA technology has many medical applications. Which of the following is not done routinely at present?
a. production of hormones for treating diabetes and dwarfism
b. production of microbes that can metabolize toxins
c. introduction of genetically engineered genes into human gametes
d. prenatal identification of genetic disease alleles

Chapter 20: DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Wesley Sanderson
03:22
Campbell Biology

Which of the following would not be true of cDNA produced using human brain tissue as the starting material?
a. It could be amplified by the polymerase chain reaction.
b. It was produced from pre-mRNA using reverse transcriptase.
c. It could be labeled and used as a probe to detect genes expressed in the brain.
d. It lacks the introns of the pre-mRNA.

Chapter 20: DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Wesley Sanderson
01:58
Campbell Biology

Which of the following sequences in double-stranded DNA is most likely to be recognized as a cutting site for a restriction enzyme?
a. $\begin{array}{l}
\text { AAGG } \\
\text { TTCC }
\end{array}$
b. $\begin{array}{l}
\text { GGCC } \\
\text { CCGG }
\end{array}$
c. $\begin{array}{l}
\text { ACCA } \\
\text { TGGT }
\end{array}$
d. $\begin{array}{l}
\text { AAAA } \\
\text { TTTT }
\end{array}$

Chapter 20: DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Wesley Sanderson
03:28
Campbell Biology

Imagine you want to study one of the human crystallins, proteins present in the lens of the eye (see Figure 1.8 ). To obtain a sufficient amount of the protein of interest, you decide to clone the gene that codes for it. Assume you know the sequence of this gene. How would you go about this?

Chapter 20: DNA Tools and Biotechnology
Wesley Sanderson
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