Ian Sharkey

California Institute of Technology
STEM Student

Biography

Hello my name is Ian Sharkey, I am an environmental scientist that studies that natural processes of the biological, geological and social aspects of our world. I enjoy being outside and learning about nature.

Education

BS Mathematics
California Institute of Technology

Educator Statistics

Numerade tutor for 4 years
273 Students Helped

Topics Covered

Mendelian Genetics: Understanding Inheritance Patterns
The Central Dogma: Understanding Gene Expression

Ian's Textbook Answer Videos

02:58
Concepts of Biology

What ratio of offspring would result from a cross between a white-eyed male and a female that is heterozygous for red eye color?

Chapter 8: Patterns of Inheritance
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Ian's Quick Ask Videos

01:50
Biology

What forms of energy are produced in the light reaction that are used to power the Calvin cycle? Select all that apply.
- Carbon dioxide
- Oxygen
- ATP
- NADPH (electrons)
- Photons

Ian Sharkey
01:22
Biology

How do centrioles help maintain homeostasis?

Ian Sharkey
01:22
Biology

According to the textbook, what percentage of American adults
have a BMI over 25? BMI over 30? What percentage children are
obese?

Ian Sharkey
01:59
Biology

Which of the following would result in evolutionary
adaptation of a mouse population to its environment?
A. Half the mice are killed by an avalanche.
B. A mutation for spotted fur occurs.
C. Several mice leave the area and mate with individuals
elsewhere.
D. Mice with thicker fur best survive a cold winter.
E. Mice are most likely to mate with close neighbors.

Ian Sharkey
03:41
Biology

Growth hormone is administered to people who have pituitary
dwarfism. Parents wanting their normal children to be taller
have requested the treatment for them. Do you think this is a wise
request? Why or why not

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01:30
Biology


A major reason why vertebrates tend to have higher
metabolic rates than invertebrates
is_____________________.
a. a closed circulatory system is less efficient than an
open circulatory system
b. a closed circulatory system is more efficient than an
open circulatory system
c. there is no difference in metabolic rates between
equally sized vertebrates and invertebrates
d. there is a major difference based on the osmotic
concentrations of their body fluids

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