Alexander Barker

City: Ithaca, NY
University: Cornell University

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Farewell To Manzanar Analysis – Flashcards
03 Jan 2018 Flashcards

Where is the family living when Papa is taken away Ocean Park Where did Momma moved the family after Papa was taken away Terminal Island Where did the family live when Jeanne was born Inglewood True or False, In Ocean Park there were many Japanese False Which block did the family first live in at […]

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Ch 1, 10, 12, &13 – Flashcards
02 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question Opportunistic pathogens answer (fungi)- does not ordinarily cause disease but can become pathogenic under certain conditions question How do microoraganisms contribute to our lives? answer Recycle vital elements in nature sewage treatment  bioremediation biotechnology genetic engineering normal microbita biofilms question Bioremediation answer uses microbes to clean up pollutants (eg. bacteria are used to detoxify […]

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Chemistry Chapter 10.3 – Flashcards
01 Jan 2018 Flashcards

question A compound is formed when 9.03g Mg combines completely with 3.48g N. What is the % composition of this compound? answer 9.03g Mg + 3.48g N= 12.51g–> 9.03/12.51= 72.2% Mg. 3.48/12.51= 27.8% N. question When a 14.2g sample of murcury(ii) oxide is decomposed into it’s elements by heating, 13.2g Hg is obtained. What is […]

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body as host test iv. – Flashcards
31 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question virulence factors answer ways to colonize and breach host surfaces: -loss of barrier function -adhesion molecules -fimbrae, pili -motility and chemotaxis -proteases -surface binding proteins -bacterial capsules -toxic proteins -variability of surface antigens question other virulence factors (2) answer – evasion and resistance to antibacterial peptides -iron acquisition compounds question mechanisms of infectious diseases […]

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USU Geo3100 -Forestfires – Flashcards
29 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Fire Used by humans for hundreds of thousands yrs. answer -Allowed migration into colder climates -Diverse successful civilizations -Increased number and quality of foods -Aid in hunting and in agriculture -Hardening properties pottery, weapons, etc. smelting, metals -Sterilization public health -Controlled inside machinery provides energy for civilization industry, domestic power, travel question Destructive powers […]

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acid orange 12 C16H11N2NaO4S structure – Flashcards
29 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C16H11N2NaO4S Average mass 350.324 Da Density Boiling Point Flash Point Molar Refractivity Polarizability Surface Tension Molar Volume Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted data is generated using the ACD/Labs Percepta Platform – PhysChem Module No predicted properties have been calculated for this compound. Density: Boiling Point: Vapour Pressure: Enthalpy of Vaporization: Flash […]

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SOC 120 Chapter 1 – Flashcards
28 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Which is true about Jane Addams? answer She used sociology as a tool to improve the lives of the urban poor question One way to develop a sociological imagination is to view your own society answer as an outsider question A sociologist observing behavior at a college football game would probably focus on: answer […]

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Bacterial Causes of Diarrhea – Flashcards
27 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Invasion answer – may not have any diarrhea or vomiting – dysentary may be present – fecal leukocytes present – blood in stool – fever question Inflammatory gastroenteritis pathogens answer Salmonella sp. Shigella sp. Campylobacter sp. Yersinia enterocolitica Vibrio parahaemolyticus Francisella tularensis EIEC EHEC question Salmonella sp. (general, habitat) answer Gram -, rods, motile, […]

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Test Questions on Bacteria – Microbiology – Flashcards with Answers
27 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Gram + Catalase + Coagulase + Cocci answer S. aureus question gram + Catalse + Coagulase – Cocci answer Staph epidermidis question This bacteria has M protein, capsule, is B-hemolytic Causes: Pharyngitis, Scarlet fever, Toxic Shock answer Group A Strep question This bacteria is an important cause of neonatal meningitis It is a gram+ […]

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Organic chemistry — how can this be made from this questions – Flashcards
26 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Describe a sequence of reactions by which hept-3-yne can be straightforwardly prepared from acetylene answer 1. NaNH2 2. CH3CH2Br 3. NaNH2 3. CH3CH2CH2Br question Describe a sequence of reactions by which butylbenzene can be straightforwardly prepared from phenylacetylene answer 1. NaNH2 2. CH3CH2Br 3. H2, Pt question Describe a sequence of reactions by which […]

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erythrose C4H8O4 structure – Flashcards
24 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C4H8O4 Average mass 120.104 Da Density 1.7±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 290.6±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 129.5±27.3 °C Molar Refractivity 24.8±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 9.8±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 70.5±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 70.7±3.0 cm3

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Leading People
23 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Power answer Capacity that A has to influence the behavior of B The more someone is dependent on you, the more power you have over that person question Influence answer Getting people to do things they normally would not do question What Creates Dependency? answer • The resource is important • Scarcity of resources […]

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Ch 10: Contemporary Task-Oriented Approaches to Motor Control Training – Flashcards
22 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Contemporary Task-Oriented Approaches to Motor Control Training answer • Based on current research of the motor behavior. • Rejects reflex-hierarchical model of motor control and traditional neurphisology therapies. • Environmental/task performance systems model of motor control question Main principles of Carr and Shepard’s Motor Relearning Program (MRP) answer • person is an active participant […]

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Geography 5 – Flashcards
22 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question How did the Greeks know the Earth was round? answer Aristotle knew because 1) clouds on horizon 2) eclipse of the moon 3) North star question how Mediterranean Scrub plants are adapted to heat answer i. small leaves ii. evergreen: same color always iii. light color iv. point up so sun won’t hit directly […]

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Leflunomide C12H9F3N2O2 structure – Flashcards
21 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C12H9F3N2O2 Average mass 270.207 Da Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 289.3±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 128.8±27.3 °C Molar Refractivity 61.0±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 24.2±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 40.6±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 194.1±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted – Mcule Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Melting […]

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Vanillin C8H8O3 structure – Flashcards
21 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C8H8O3 Average mass 152.147 Da Density 1.2±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 282.6±20.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 117.6±15.3 °C Molar Refractivity 41.6±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 16.5±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 47.3±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 123.5±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted – Mcule Spectroscopy Lambda Max: 319 (None) […]

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Benzyl bromide C7H7Br structure – Flashcards
20 Dec 2017 Flashcards

Molecular Formula C7H7Br Average mass 171.035 Da Density 1.4±0.1 g/cm3 Boiling Point 198.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg Flash Point 86.7±0.0 °C Molar Refractivity 38.9±0.3 cm3 Polarizability 15.4±0.5 10-24cm3 Surface Tension 38.5±3.0 dyne/cm Molar Volume 118.9±3.0 cm3 Experimental data Predicted – ACD/Labs Predicted – EPISuite Predicted – ChemAxon Predicted – Mcule Experimental Physico-chemical Properties Experimental Melting […]

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Erik Erikson Analysis – Flashcards
20 Dec 2017 Flashcards

basic strengths To Erikson, motivating characteristics and beliefs that derive from the satisfactory resolution of the crisis at each developmental stage. basic weaknesses Motivating characteristics that derive from the unsatisfactory resolution of developmental crises. crisis To Erikson, the turning point faced at each developmental stage. Ego identity The self-image formed during adolescence that integrates our […]

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Ancient Rome & Geography Map Quiz – Flashcards
20 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question 1 (area) answer Spain question 2 (area) answer Gual question 3 (area) answer Italy question 4 (city) answer Gades question 5 (area) answer Numidia question 6 (city) answer Carthage question 7 (area) answer Britain question 8 (city) answer Londinium question 9 (river) answer Rhine question 10 (river) answer Danube question 11 (river) answer Tiber […]

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chemistry exam 2 – Flashcards
19 Dec 2017 Flashcards

If a neutral atom gains two electrons, what is the electrical charge of the atom? -1 +1 -2 +2 -2 An atom loses an electron to another atom. Is this an example of a physical or chemical change? physical change involving the formation of negative ions chemical change involving the formation of neutral atoms physical […]

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Sleep, learning, and memory consolidation – Flashcards
18 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question Stickgold experiment answer found that the test performance of Harvard students was based most off of how much they slept the night before question Experiments answer taught a task, then either immediately tested or tested after sleep- there is consistently a little boost in performance in the sleep subjects. It is the first night […]

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Gas chromatography P2 – Flashcards
18 Dec 2017 Flashcards

question What are the properties of injectors? answer – sample injected through septum using syringe -> injector at high T so sample immediately vaporizes -> *large* V expansion -> possible sample degradation if injector is too hot question Why can’t water be used as a solvent for GC? answer H2O has large expansion when it […]

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