Production of Biological Energy and the World Environment
Order ID |
53563633773 |
Type |
Essay |
Writer Level |
Masters |
Style |
APA |
Sources/References |
4 |
Perfect Number of Pages to Order |
5-10 Pages |
Description/Paper Instructions
Production of Biological Energy and the World Environment
- One of the topics covered this week is the production of internal biological energy. We also use the energy produced during other biological and chemical processes to fuel our way of life. Review the ecological footprint questionnaire found at https://www.footprintcalculator.organd post an entry in this discussion with your results. How do you compare to the global average? Are you surprised by the results based on your lifestyle? Do you have a desire to improve? If so, in what areas do you think improvements would be most logical for you?
- And post 2 interaction posts.
Professors Introduction to Week 3:
Last week we introduced cells as the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms. But in order to function, a cell needs energy.
Many living organisms, including humans, ingest food to gain energy. The organism’s digestive system breaks down the food’s larger biological macromolecules, like starch, into smaller biological molecules, like sugars. When those sugar molecules are broken down, biologically useful energy, in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), is produced in the process of cellular respiration.
Other organisms, such as plants, algae and some microorganisms, can convert light energy from the sun to chemical energy stored in biological molecules (sugars) in the process of photosynthesis. As a human, your food comes from either plant and/or animals that eat plants. This means that the energy in your body all originated from plant photosynthesis. Without photosynthesis, we wouldn’t be able to get the energy we need from our food.
This week, we will look at the various pathway’s cells use to convert energy, and the ways they acquire what they need for metabolic reactions.
The living cells of every organism constantly uses energy. Cells import molecules, metabolize or otherwise modify them, then transport them around the cell, and sometimes out of the cell to other parts of the organism.
Metabolism is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in a living organism. A key feature of metabolism is that chemical reactions often make the materials needed for other chemical reactions. Metabolism both builds bigger molecules from smaller ones and dismantles molecules to release atoms and energy.
Photosynthesis is one of the most important sets of chemical reactions in all of nature for more than just the energy it converts. In addition to being the pathway through which energy and carbon (in the form of glucose) enter the web of life, it also releases oxygen into the environment. Life as we know it would not exist without photosynthesis. This is quite an important role in nature!
Public Domain. https://www.publicdomainpictures.net/en/view-image.php?image=178553&picture=photosynthesis
See below for examples, and also reply to both:
DB 1 (Tucker Corey):
I completed the quiz and found out that if everyone lived like me, we would need 6.2 earths and my overshoot day would be February 28th. I knew that my number would probably be higher than most due to me using a considerable amount of energy for cryptocurrency mining (~1 kWh), but I did not expect it to be that high. Most of my numbers seemed to be on the low side, such as how many miles I drive per week. The main thing that I could afford to change is shopping at more local stores. There are plenty of farm stores nearby my house that sell fresh fruits, meat, and vegetables. I would like to be using more renewable energy, but that is not logical where I live. I am surrounded by trees so I am unable to get solar power and harnessing wind energy would not work either. Getting renewable energy via a company is also not logistically possible because of the monopoly the power company holds over my town. Housing is one thing that I would not like to change. I enjoy the privacy that I have at my house and I would not give that up to live in a more environmentally friendly apartment.
DB2 (Jennifer Sauceda):
My results were:
Earth overshoot day: Mar 7th
If everyone lived like me: 5.5 Earths
Ecological Footprint: 9.4
Carbon Footprint:15.6
I was a little surprised by these results. If everyone lived like me, we would need 5.5 Earths compared to the average of 5 Earths. I do try to track and limit my energy usage and based on those results I try to accommodate to what I can to be more energy efficient. Also, there are other factors that come into play. For example, I have a two-year-old so when winter rolls around I am perfectly okay keeping the heat a little lower but for him not so much. Since I do drive myself to work every day, I chose to purchase a car that is fuel efficient as well. One thing that I could possibly change are my eating habits and try to limit my animal-based protein intake. Over all I did not think that my lifestyle habits had such a big ecological impact but apparently, I was very wrong.
RUBRIC
QUALITY OF RESPONSE |
NO RESPONSE |
POOR / UNSATISFACTORY |
SATISFACTORY |
GOOD |
EXCELLENT |
Content (worth a maximum of 50% of the total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
20 points out of 50: The essay illustrates poor understanding of the relevant material by failing to address or incorrectly addressing the relevant content; failing to identify or inaccurately explaining/defining key concepts/ideas; ignoring or incorrectly explaining key points/claims and the reasoning behind them; and/or incorrectly or inappropriately using terminology; and elements of the response are lacking. |
30 points out of 50: The essay illustrates a rudimentary understanding of the relevant material by mentioning but not full explaining the relevant content; identifying some of the key concepts/ideas though failing to fully or accurately explain many of them; using terminology, though sometimes inaccurately or inappropriately; and/or incorporating some key claims/points but failing to explain the reasoning behind them or doing so inaccurately. Elements of the required response may also be lacking. |
40 points out of 50: The essay illustrates solid understanding of the relevant material by correctly addressing most of the relevant content; identifying and explaining most of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology; explaining the reasoning behind most of the key points/claims; and/or where necessary or useful, substantiating some points with accurate examples. The answer is complete. |
50 points: The essay illustrates exemplary understanding of the relevant material by thoroughly and correctly addressing the relevant content; identifying and explaining all of the key concepts/ideas; using correct terminology explaining the reasoning behind key points/claims and substantiating, as necessary/useful, points with several accurate and illuminating examples. No aspects of the required answer are missing. |
Use of Sources (worth a maximum of 20% of the total points). |
Zero points: Student failed to include citations and/or references. Or the student failed to submit a final paper. |
5 out 20 points: Sources are seldom cited to support statements and/or format of citations are not recognizable as APA 6th Edition format. There are major errors in the formation of the references and citations. And/or there is a major reliance on highly questionable. The Student fails to provide an adequate synthesis of research collected for the paper. |
10 out 20 points: References to scholarly sources are occasionally given; many statements seem unsubstantiated. Frequent errors in APA 6th Edition format, leaving the reader confused about the source of the information. There are significant errors of the formation in the references and citations. And/or there is a significant use of highly questionable sources. |
15 out 20 points: Credible Scholarly sources are used effectively support claims and are, for the most part, clear and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition is used with only a few minor errors. There are minor errors in reference and/or citations. And/or there is some use of questionable sources. |
20 points: Credible scholarly sources are used to give compelling evidence to support claims and are clearly and fairly represented. APA 6th Edition format is used accurately and consistently. The student uses above the maximum required references in the development of the assignment. |
Grammar (worth maximum of 20% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
5 points out of 20: The paper does not communicate ideas/points clearly due to inappropriate use of terminology and vague language; thoughts and sentences are disjointed or incomprehensible; organization lacking; and/or numerous grammatical, spelling/punctuation errors |
10 points out 20: The paper is often unclear and difficult to follow due to some inappropriate terminology and/or vague language; ideas may be fragmented, wandering and/or repetitive; poor organization; and/or some grammatical, spelling, punctuation errors |
15 points out of 20: The paper is mostly clear as a result of appropriate use of terminology and minimal vagueness; no tangents and no repetition; fairly good organization; almost perfect grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage. |
20 points: The paper is clear, concise, and a pleasure to read as a result of appropriate and precise use of terminology; total coherence of thoughts and presentation and logical organization; and the essay is error free. |
Structure of the Paper (worth 10% of total points) |
Zero points: Student failed to submit the final paper. |
3 points out of 10: Student needs to develop better formatting skills. The paper omits significant structural elements required for and APA 6th edition paper. Formatting of the paper has major flaws. The paper does not conform to APA 6th edition requirements whatsoever. |
5 points out of 10: Appearance of final paper demonstrates the student’s limited ability to format the paper. There are significant errors in formatting and/or the total omission of major components of an APA 6th edition paper. They can include the omission of the cover page, abstract, and page numbers. Additionally the page has major formatting issues with spacing or paragraph formation. Font size might not conform to size requirements. The student also significantly writes too large or too short of and paper |
7 points out of 10: Research paper presents an above-average use of formatting skills. The paper has slight errors within the paper. This can include small errors or omissions with the cover page, abstract, page number, and headers. There could be also slight formatting issues with the document spacing or the font Additionally the paper might slightly exceed or undershoot the specific number of required written pages for the assignment. |
10 points: Student provides a high-caliber, formatted paper. This includes an APA 6th edition cover page, abstract, page number, headers and is double spaced in 12’ Times Roman Font. Additionally, the paper conforms to the specific number of required written pages and neither goes over or under the specified length of the paper. |
|
|
GET THIS PROJECT NOW BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK TO PLACE THE ORDER
Also, you can place the order at www.collegepaper.us/orders/ordernow / www.phdwriters.us/orders/ordernow
|
Do You Have Any Other Essay/Assignment/Class Project/Homework Related to this? Click Here Now [CLICK ME]and Have It Done by Our PhD Qualified Writers!! |
|
|
PLACE THE ORDER WITH US TODAY AND GET A PERFECT SCORE!!!