Caryl Abrenica

University of California, Davis
Professor

Biography

Hey there! I’m teacher James. I have a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Major in Biological Science, I love tutoring science subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics because I get the chance to discuss how applicable science is to everyday life. I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with others and I love helping students like you. In my free time, I like to complete projects around the house, take my wife and dine at new local restaurants.

Education

BS Mathematics
University of California, Davis

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 4 years
468 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Discover the Power of the Cell: Unleash Your Potential with Our Products
The Importance of Understanding the Cell Cycle for Cellular Reproduction
Discover the Fascinating World of Vertebrates: A Comprehensive Guide
The Fascinating Chemistry of Life: Discovering the Building Blocks
Carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids

caryl's Textbook Answer Videos

02:22
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology

List the four biological molecules commonly found in living organisms.

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01:42
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology

List the structural features in a prokaryotic cell.

Chapter 2: Science Fiction, Bad Science, and Pseudoscience
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01:45
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology

Water _________
A. is a good solute; B. facilitates chemical reactions; C. serves as an enzyme; D. makes strong covalent bonds with other molecules; E. consists of two oxygen and one hydrogen atoms.

Chapter 2: Science Fiction, Bad Science, and Pseudoscience
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00:42
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology

Ions are _______
A. the smallest particles; B. held together by covalent bonds; $\mathrm{C}$. always charged; D. found in the nucleus of an atom along with neutrons; E. the main building blocks of water.

Chapter 2: Science Fiction, Bad Science, and Pseudoscience
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02:16
Biology: Science for Life with Physiology

Which of the following is the odd one out?
A. amino acid; B. monosaccharide; C. guanine; D. protein; E. tryptophan

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caryl's Quick Ask Videos

01:43
Biology

In a SINGLE turn of the Calvin cycle, how many CO2 molecules are
brought in?
Question 5 options:
1
2
3
6

Caryl Abrenica
01:12
Biology

You have a diploid cell with an n=11. How many different
combinations of the maternal and paternal chromosomes are possible
for the two diploid cells at the end of MITOSIS? A. 11 B. 22 C. 1
D. 2,048

Caryl Abrenica
01:17
Biology

The principal energy molecule used on the inside the cells of
living organisms is
Group of answer choices
sugar
DNA
RNA
ATP

Caryl Abrenica
02:52
Biology

1) Which of the following events does not directly require ATP
or GTP to occur?
a) Import of a protein into the ER
b) Import of a protein into the mitochondria
c) Vesicle tethering by Rab proteins
d) Membrane fusion mediated by SNARE proteins
e) Import of a protein into the nucleus
2. One day in the lab, your super-nice roommate injects a
cell with excess of alpha and beta tubulin dimers bound to a
"nonhydrolyzable" form of GTP. This prevent the phosphoanhydride
bond from breaking in the GTP molecule. How will this affect
microtubules in the cell? Select ALL correct answers!
a) Microtubules would stop growing because new dimers could
not be added to the microtubules.
b) Microtubules would grow longer at the plus end.
c) No change, as addition of monomers binding
nonhydrolyzable GTP would not affect microtubule length.
d) Microtubules would show less frequent "catastrophic"
shrinking.
e) Microtubules would show more frequent "catastrophic"
shrinking.

Caryl Abrenica
01:39
Biology

Which of the following characteristics determine a virus's host range?
- Whether its nucleic acid is DNA or RNA
- The enzymes carried by the virus
- The presence or absence of an envelope
- The enzymatic activity of the host cell
- The proteins on the virus's surface and those of the host

Caryl Abrenica
01:13
Biology

Which of the following statements about the channels that generate transient A-type potassium currents is NOT true?
A. They reduce the amplitude of EPSPs.
B. In mammals, they are represented by Kv2.1 and Kv2.2 channels, which closely resemble the Drosophila channels encoded by the Shaw gene.
C. They have an inactivation gate.
D. Their density in dendrites increases with distance from the soma.
E. Under physiological conditions, they generate outward currents.
F. They oppose depolarization and delay firing.

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