BIOA11H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 0: Membrane Transport, Cell Membrane, Hand Washing
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January 14 reading- cell structure and membrane transport. Are written by the researchers themselves and reviewed within the scientific community. Peer review: other scientists critique the results and conclusions of an experiment before it is published, helps increase confidence in scientific information. Secondary sources: receiving scientific information from books, news, reports etc. Anecdotal evidence: meaning that the advice is based on one individuals personal experience. Internet is a good resource used to search science related material such as search cold prevention in the search engine. The best prevention of the common cold is still washing your hands. Rates are lower in infection by 20 to 30 % by effective hand washing. Cold viruses can survive on surface for many hours. People exposed to viruses are most likely to end up with an infection increasing high levels of psychological stress. Organelles: are to cells as organs are to the body.
