How to assemble a Desktop PC
Case study - 2 pages - Computer science
The first step to assembling a pc is acquiring all the necessary parts needed. These parts are encased in a case known as the chassis. The parts are; The PSU (the power supply unit) whose role is to convert outlet power (AC) to direct current which will then be used by the internal parts of the...
Functional investigation of QPT promoters using a small gene family from Nicotiana, as the test system
Case study - 30 pages - Biology
The QPT gene codes for the QPTase (enzyme), which is found in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The enzyme provides the only route for QA metabolism and is essential in the de novo biosynthesis of NAD. It catalyzes the reaction between QA and 5-phosphoribosyl 1-pyrophosphate (PRPP) in the presence...
Isolation and identification of egg white proteins using biochemical techniques
Case study - 15 pages - Biology
Human beings need a balanced diet of carbohydrates, proteins, fats and numerous other nutrients. Proteins are needed as part of a healthy balanced diet in order to sustain growth, provide structural support, boost the defences of the body and are involved in many vital body functions. Among the...
Separation of Haemoglobin from Bovine Serum Albumin using the SDS-PAGE and Ion exchange chromatography techniques
Case study - 15 pages - Biology
Proteins are large molecules with polar and ionizing groups on their surface. Usually the pH affects the polar charges on the molecule, which causes the proteins to move to its oppositely charged electrode or remain stationary, depending on the buffer chosen. Many different electrophoretic...
Use of selective and differential media to grow and identify bacteria
Case study - 4 pages - Biology
Isolating bacteria in the form of pure cultures is very important in order to obtain individual well distanced colonies which would assist in carrying out further identification and microbiological tests on the bacteria of interest. Producing these bacterial pure cultures can be controlled by...
Malaysian soil-soil texture, pH and salinity determination
Case study - 5 pages - Biology
It is essential for farmers to ensure that the soil in which they grow their crops plants can produce a good yield. Determining the influence of factors such as soil texture, pH and salinity is vital to ensure such a high yield. Soils are physically a mixture of inorganic particles of...
Effects of packaging and storage conditions on the freshness of leafy vegetables (Brassica rapa)
Case study - 6 pages - Biology
A wide range of fresh horticultural products contribute to a major component of the agricultural food produce available for consumption nowadays. But these products are highly perishable and if correct post-harvest measures are not employed, it could lead to drastic reduction in product quality,...
Effect of sucrose holding solution on flower longevity
Case study - 3 pages - Biology
Cut flower plants contribute to a very prosperous industry in many parts of the world. The longevity period of these cut flowers is a very important factor which influences the duration of the shelf-life of the flowers. Different cut flowers may have different longevity periods, depending on the...
Categorization of seed proteins based on polypeptide size and protein solubility, to help enrich plant-seed based diets
Case study - 3 pages - Biology
Seeds such as those of cereals and legumes have always been widely harvested to fuel the ever-growing demand of food and have also become a vital provider of the essential amino acids that cannot be produced by the human body, but are needed for growth and development. Classification of the...
Crop science project report: Seed Germination
Case study - 7 pages - Biology
Cultivation of many crops required for food production, depends on the germination of seeds, although there are exceptions where vegetative propagation is carried out. The seeds of legumes and cereals are themselves some of our most important food sources, but their importance lies within the...
Lab Safety audit of A University Mechatronics Laboratory
Case study - 20 pages - Biology
Workplace safety inspection is important in maintaining safe working environment for students and staff in a laboratory. All students and staff are exposed to lots of possible incidents in the laboratory when rules and regulations are not followed. A workplace safety inspection or audit of...
Risks and hazards involved with the usage of neutron generators
Case study - 3 pages - Biology
Radioactivity has always been a health hazard at work places and research laboratories. This became evident since its discovery by Marie Curie and others, whose very deaths were caused by exposure to radiation. This article analyses the precautions necessary when assembling and analyzing neutron...
Cancer
Case study - 2 pages - Biology
Human body is made up of numerous cell tissues. In the process of damaging these cell tissues, can case various diseases in the body resulting to poor health of the victims. Therefore, it is important for human being to take the recommended nutrition that helps in the building and maintenance of...
Characterization of a distillation column using a binary ethanol-water mixture
Case study - 40 pages - Physics
In this study, we characterized a batch distillation column to determine the optimal operating conditions for the extraction of a valuable dye from a binary ethanol-water mixture. We tested the column at varying charge compositions and heat input values to determine the most effective and...
Personal review: Rare copy number variants contribute to congenital left-sided heart disease' by Hitz M et-al
Case study - 2 pages - Biology
This appraisal significantly evaluates and assesses the article ‘Rare Copy Number Variants Contribute to Congenital Left-Sided Heart Disease' by Hitz M et-al. This evaluation will primarily abridge the article. Subsequently, this evaluation will momentarily examine the efficiency of the...
How internet drives the modern society
Case study - 2 pages - Computer science
The advent of the internet has caused a lot of changes in society today. Many people are spending a lot of time online. Technology has influenced lives in a massive way, dictating how fast things are done plus social behavior of individuals (Slevin 31). The internet, most importantly, has become...
The comparison of thermo-stable Alpha-amylase products cloned in Bacillus stearothermophilus and Bacillus subtilis.
Case study - 4 pages - Biology
The enzyme Alpha-amylase accounts for about 30% of total enzyme production in the world and contributes to numerous industrial applications, extending from general products such as detergents, paper, beer and textiles to clinical biology, health science and even the pharmaceutical industry...
Bio-Fuel Enzyme Lab Report
Case study - 10 pages - Biology
When talking about enzymes, also known as proteins, you are talking about 3-dimensional structures in your body that act as catalysts, which speed up chemical reactions. If enzymes did not exist in our body these chemical reactions would be occurring at a slow enough rate to where our body would...
Advanced technologies for rapid, large scale and cost-effective sequencing of genomes
Case study - 3 pages - Biology
While low-cost, revolutionizing computers and gadgets seem to dazzle our eyes every time we look around, a recent and fairly rapid progression in cost-effective genome analyses is drawing quite a lot of attention, the world over. Similar to electronics, the prices for rapid sequencing of genomes...
Local government profile
Essay - 2 pages - Computer science
Government is an important aspect of society. Several things are made possible by the government. However, the government may be divided into sections. State, Federal, and City governments provide an exemplification of this. Each of the previously mentioned bodies operate independently. However,...
The United Kingdom's Drinking Problem
Case study - 2 pages - Medical studies
Alcohol has been a part of British society for many centuries. The idea of drinking was started by kings and queens in many different forms around the 1500's. Drinks range anywhere from mildly alcoholic beverages like beer and wine to a number of stronger drinks such as gin and rum. There are...
Cloud Computing - published: 15/07/2013
Case study - 2 pages - Computer science
Cloud Computing is a new technology, which is delivered as a service rather than a product in this modern technology driven market. In olden days, people used mainframe computers widely for various reasons. With the changing technologies, the bigger and most expensive computing devises are...
An account on Chlamydia
Case study - 1 pages - Biology
Chlamydia is a STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) and the causative organism for it is known as 'Chlamydia trachomatis'. They attach to the host cell with the help of specialized organelles called 'microvilli' which facilitates its entry into the cytoplasm. It mainly affects the...
How developments in material science have jump started the computer revolution
Case study - 2 pages - Computer science
Material science has made a huge impact on the world we know today. Without such a study we would not have modern day technologies such as smartphones, iPods and computers. However, there are critical components of each material, which without we would never have made such enormous strides in...
Development of executive functioning and neural correlates of the inhibitory response
Case study - 8 pages - Biology
The human race is unique in that individuals have developed the ability to intentionally plan goals and change behavior as needed to achieve those goals. The cognitive abilities implicated in goal-achievement are referred to as executive functioning skills. These include planning, monitoring...
How technology can increase organizational efficiency?
Case study - 3 pages - Electronics, mechanics, engineering & technology
Delivery of superior services and provision of quality goods to consumers is one of the basic managerial responsibilities. One way to accomplish this objective is to invest heavily in technology. To assess the implications of technology on efficiency of an organization is a difficult task for...
Youtube essay
Case study - 2 pages - Computer science
Technology allows information to be shared quicker than ever before. Any subject or topic is readily available to be researched through various search engines. Youtube specifically conveys information through video format. I have utilized this medium to research the marketing topic of branding....
Abortion argument
Case study - 2 pages - Medical studies
Abortion is a difficult topic. I am not a supporter of abortion in all cases, but in the case of the 17 year old pregnant girl whose boyfriend was killed in a car accident, I will argue that her choice for abortion was the right one for her situation. I will justify my position using Judith...
The effects of Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate) on Lemna minor
Case study - 3 pages - Medical studies
This experiment was done to determine how adding baking soda to Lemna minor's environment would affect its growth and survival. I hypothesized that adding a small amount of baking soda to the water would improve Lemna growth rates. However, the results of this experiment indicated my predictions...
Debarking surgery
Case study - 2 pages - Medical studies
Listening to a neighbor's dog bark constantly all day is enough to start a war in any residential neighborhood. Excessive barking is no doubt annoying and distracting, but is it really the dog's fault? A dog owner is responsible for training their dog to behave in an acceptable manner, especially...
