Cell Biology

Objective: Writing about scientific principles and phenomena is an increasingly important skill in the 21st century. This assignment is designed to help you understand a major concept covered in this unit while also helping you develop your science writing skills. One key to effective science writing is explaining how science can be used in everyday life. You’ll do this in a 500-600-word paper. You should:1) Formulate and answer a questionSample questionsSelect a concept that was covered in this course and formulate a question. Use this question as the title of your essay.What are isotopes, and what happens during radioactive decay?What are the properties of amino groups, and why are they biologically important?2) Explain how this applies to your lifeExamples of applicationsWrite a 500-600-word essay answering this question, and discuss how the information could be useful to you in your own life. Be sure to include some concrete information that was covered in this unit, explaining why the information is relevant to your life and useful for you. Be sure to explain how the information applies to you personally and give examples.Radioisotopes are unstable isotopes that emit energy and subatomic particles. Radioisotopes are important in your own life because they are commonly used in household smoke detectors.Some neurotransmitters, including norepinephrine, histamine, and serotonin, are amines. In your own life, you may benefit from synthetic amines if you take decongestants to relieve cold or allergy symptoms.Steroids play important roles in membrane structure and cell signaling. In your own life, your doctor may prescribe a steroid treatment to reduce the swelling associated with an injury or other inflammatory ailment.