My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Birds of Paradise Mating RitualsWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Xavier and I am with Celine and Sofie and we are your hosts for Unit 8 Ecology-Birds of Paradise Mating Rituals. Today we will be discussing Birds of Paradise Mating Rituals and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  We want to thank our sources for the information presented in this podcast episode today which include National geographic and BBC...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: South African Rhino PoachingWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Keenan Wallace and I am your host for this episode called Unit 8 Ecology-Threatened Rhinos in South Africa. Today we will be discussing South African Rhino Poaching and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of Rhino Poaching numbers poached rising in recent years:13 Rhinos poached in 2007, peaked in 2015 1175 Rhinos killed in south...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Pacific Garbage Patch and Its Impacts on WildlifeWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Angelina and my name is Emily and we are your hosts for the Unit 8 Ecology podcast on the Great Pacific Garbage Patch and Its Impacts on Wildlife. Today we will be discussing the Garbage Patch’s harmful effects on aquatic life and how it relates to the AP Biology...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: The Isle of WolvesWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, our names are Olivia, Anushka, Mea, and Hana and we are your hosts for the Unit 8 Ecology-the Isle Royale Study podcast. Today we will be discussing the Isle Royale Study and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of the Isle Royale StudyCamping —> DOCTAH guise —-> isle royale —-> us listening to him talk :) Segment 2: Evidence that supports...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Marine Life on the Catalina CoastWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, our names are Sofia, Addie, Gillie, and Diana, and we are your hosts for the episode called Unit 8 Ecology- Marine Life on the Catalina Coast. Today we will be discussing Marine Life on the Beautiful Catalina Coast and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum. We want to thank our sources for the information presented in this podcast episode today which you can...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Chimps in Uganda Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is kyle along with my handsome cohosts Shrithik, saahtih and gabe and we are your hosts for this episode , Unit 8 Ecology-Chimps in Uganda. Today we will be discussing Chimps and how they relate to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of CHIMPS  Chimps in Uganda98% share dna with humans They move around and live in communities of individuals similar to...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Conservation of BeesWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Alex, here with Raelynn and Samiyah and we are your hosts for today’s episode, coming from Unit 8 - our Ecology unit. Today we will be discussing bee conservation. Why are bees important to the environment?According to the US Department of Agriculture: “One out of every three bites of food in the United States depends on honey bees and other pollinators. Honey bees...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 8 Ecology EPISODE TITLE: Disappearance of Costa Rican Leatherback Sea TurtlesWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Beth Hooks, Emilie Sawicki, and Nick Bailey, and we are your hosts for episode # called Unit 8 Ecology-Costa Rican Leatherback Sea Turtles. Today we will be discussing the disappearance of Costa Rican Leatherback Sea Turtles and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of Costa Rican Leatherback Sea Turtles...

My AP Biology Thoughts Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: Babiana ringens Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Raelynn and my name is Samiyah and we are your hosts for Unit 7: Examples of Evolution - Plants and Birds. In episode 118, we will be discussing the plant Babiana ringens and how it has evolved to attract sunbirds. Segment 1: Overview of Babiana ringens and evolution to attract birdsThe Babiana ringens plant in South Africa evolved in such a way that increases...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: The Evolution of CoywolvesKeenan: Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Keenan Wallace and I am your host for this podcast. In episode 115, we will be discussing the topic of Coywolves and how they relate to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Keenan: For this episode, we’ve brought in Alex Profit and Serena Russel to discuss the evolution of coywolves. So, to start us off: what exactly is a Coywolf? Alex: Well, ‘Coywolf’...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: Antibiotic Resistance Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, I am Emily Greenberg and I am Angelina Graf and we will be your hosts for “Unit 7 Heredity: Examples of Evolution-antibiotic resistance”. In episode 113, we will be discussing antibiotic resistance and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of antibiotic resistanceAntibiotics are drugs that fight infections that are caused by...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: The Threespine SticklebackWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, our names are Beth, Gillie, and Addie and we are your hosts for Unit 7: Examples of Evolution- The Threespine Stickleback. In episode 119, we will be discussing The Threespine Stickleback and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of Threespine SticklebackThe Threespine stickleback fish live in the ocean and in lakes. The fish who live...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: Unit 7: Darwin’s FinchesWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Shrithik Sekar, Kyle Mason, Gabe Moriello, and I am your host for Unit 7: Examples of Evolution, Darwin’s Finches. In episode 116, we will be discussing this topic and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  “We want to also thank our sources for the information presented in this podcast episode today which include (Britannica,...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: Butterflies and ParasitesAnushka Agarwal, Olivia Lundquist, & Hana Hamid  Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, our names are Anushka, Olivia, and Hana and we are your hosts for Unit 7: Examples of Evolution-Butterflies and parasites. In episode 114, we will be discussing Butterflies and parasites and how they relate to the AP Biology Curriculum.  Segment 1: Overview of Butterflies and Parasites  To start off, what is...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: Natural Selection of the Tomcod against PollutantsWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, our names are Celine, Xavier, and Sofie and we are your hosts for this episode called Unit 7 Natural Selection: Examples of Evolution-Toxic River Fish. In episode 120, we will be discussing the Toxic River Fish and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum.  We want to thank our sources for the information presented in this podcast...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 7 Natural Selection EPISODE TITLE: One Skink, Five Skink, Egg Skink, Live SkinkWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Diana along with Sofia and Saahith and we are your hosts for Unit 7: Examples of Evolution-The Three Toed Skink- and I know what you’re thinking…. nope this is not derogatory or a slur. In episode 117, we will be discussing the species the Three Toed Skink and how it relates to the AP Biology Curriculum. We want to thank our sources...

Welcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Stefanie Ribecca and I am your host for episode # 104 called Unit 5 Heredity: Chromosomal Inheritance. Today we will be discussing how inheritance occurs in the chromosomal level.  Segment 1: Introduction to Chromosomal InheritanceChromosomal inheritance is an extension of Mendelian genetics. Chromosomes contain DNA which carry the genetic information that code for proteins. Chromosomes are found in pairs, and increase genetic variation...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 5 HeredityWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Adrienne Li and I am your host for episode #99 called Unit 5 Heredity: Mendelian Genetics. Today we will be discussing Mendel’s experiment with pea plants, and the three laws he proposed from his results. Segment 1: Introduction to Mendelian GeneticsFirst off, lets define what mendelian genetics is. It’s a concept about heredity that was formed by Gregor Mendel and states that genes are distinct units...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 6 Gene Expression and RegulationWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Sid and I am your host for episode #112 called Unit 6 Gene Expression and Regulation: Biotechnology. Today we will be discussing how we use technology to study how the mechanisms of DNA and gene expression work. Segment 1: Introduction to BiotechnologyThe four main processes used in biotechnology that relate to this unit are bacteria transformation, PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA...

My AP Biology Thoughts  Unit 6 Gene Expression and RegulationWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Morgan and I am your host for episode # 106 called Unit 6 Gene Expression and Regulation: DNA Replication. Today we will be discussing the process by which cells replicate their DNA Segment 1: Introduction to DNA Replication Difference between prokaryotic and Eukaryotic DNAP is one circular piece of dna where eukaryotic are multiple linear chromosomesDNA replication is...

My AP Biology Thoughts Unit 5 HeredityWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Helena Holley and I am your host for episode #109 called Unit 6 gene expression and regulation: Regulation of gene expression. Today we will be discussing the mechanism of gene expressions and regulation in Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes. Segment 1: Introduction to Gene Expression and Regulation Gene expression and its regulation and control is essential for cell specialization in Eukaryotes. All cells...

My AP Biology Thoughts Unit 6 Gene Expression and RegulationWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Arthur Kim and I am your host for episode # 111 called Unit 6 Gene Expression and Regulation: Mutations. Today we will be discussing what genetic mutations are, the different types, as well as some of the possible effects. Segment 1: Introduction to Mutations A mutation is any change to a sequence of DNA. They’re not always bad, as some mutations can arise that result in a more...

My AP Biology Thoughts Unit 5 HeredityWelcome to My AP Biology Thoughts podcast, my name is Victoria Villagran and I am your host for episode #101 called Unit 5 Heredity: Linked Genes. Today we will be discussing linked genes and their characteristics! Segment 1: Introduction to Linked Genes Linked Genes A form of non-mendelian inheritance Discovered by Thomas Hunt Morgan, using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster Genes on the same chromosome, making them more likely to be inherited...