### Lenski Experiment and its Significance#### OverviewThe Lenski experiment, established by Richard Lenski, is a long-term study of the evolutionary process in Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. Initiated in 1988, this experiment involves daily propagation of 12 populations of E. coli in a controlled environment, allowing scientists to observe evolutionary changes in real-time over tens of thousands of generations.#### Significance1. **Real-Time Evolution Observation**: By tracking over 70,000 generations, the experiment offers unparalleled insights into the dynamics of evolution, including the rate of beneficial mutations and the role of natural selection. 2. **Adaptation Studies**: The experiment has demonstrated how single-celled organisms adapt to consistent environments, providing data on genetic changes and phenotypic adaptations. 3. **Genomic Evolution**: Continuous sequencing of E. coli genomes allows researchers to correlate specific genetic mutations with phenotypic changes, offering a direct link between genotype and phenotype evolution. 4. **Historical Contingency**: The emergence of novel traits, such as the ability to metabolize citrate in some E. coli populations (an unusual trait for E. coli), underscores the role of rare, chance events in evolution.Left to the student is the construction of a personal schematic of the experiment. They can use tools like Paint, tablet-based drawing applications, or hand-drawing to represent key components such as petri dishes, bacterial cultures, and lab equipment.### Schematic Diagram Explanation (Example)Below is an example schematic of the key components involved in a typical biological experiment, focusing on the effects of adding EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) and silencing SNX3 on human cancer cells.#### Figure ExplanationFigure A (Top Section):1. **EGF Addition**: - EGF is added to cells. - Early responses (2-30 minutes) include phosphorylation (activation) of proteins MC10A and MCP10A. - Subsequent gene transcription alterations within the same time frame. - Late responses (1-6 hours) entail further gene transcription recommendations triggered by EGF.Figure B (Bottom Section):1. **SNX3 Silencing**: - Knockdown of SNX3 leads to a decrease in phosphorylation and expression of growth and survival genes. - Experimentation on mice shows that silenced SNX3 within tumors alters metabolism, proliferation, migration, and

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1- How would you describe the Lenski experiment and its significance? Could you provide a concise explanation of the experiment in no more than half a page? Afterward, please create a visual representation of the experiment using your own drawings. You can utilize digital applications, such as Paint or tablet-based drawing tools, or hand-draw the diagram and capture it in a photograph. The visual representation should be schematic in nature, demonstrating the key components of the experiment. (you can draw the plates, bacteria etc. I need an explanative image that created by YOU. Any screenshot is not allowed. You can use paint, any application on your tablets or you can draw it by hand and take a picture. You need to create a schematic diagram. Here is an example for schematic diagram): FH +EOP $25 regulation in turn, SN samar GFR E Oil www de EGF in sy endomes Sustained ning of

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter16: Reproductive Technology, Genetic Testing, And Gene Therapy

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