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In the picture above, there are is blood sample. The picture above represents an aspect of the Genetic Unit. This picture was taken during the Human Blood Type Lab. This lab was about a girl named Shamari Davis, who was promoted to a head personal trainer at the gym she worked for. She was found killed and the glass on the door in the gym was broken and had blood on it. The suspects involved in this murder is;Daleesha Jones who was a coworker and was jealous of Shamari’s promotion, Harvey Wills the janitor who discovered the body of Shamari, Mike Reed one of Shamaris clients who really wanted to go out with her and wouldn’t take no for an answer, and Steve O’Hare which was Shamaris boss, who she had started to spend a lot of time with. So basically the purpose of the lab was to determine the blood of each suspect to see if it matches with blood on the door. This investigation also observes the blood reaction when it meets with the different antigens. Blood cells play an important role in the human body, without them humans will instantly die. Blood cells carry information about DNA and other important information. Not only is blood important because of its function but it also carries distinctive information of one. From this lab, I have learnt the factors and how the coagulation of blood occurs. For instance, a individual with blood type A will have antigen A that will react with A antibodies. Type O blood will also react with B antibodies since it has both A and B antigens. A individual with type B blood has B antigens that with react with A antibodies. Type O has both A and B antigens which will allow type O to react with A antibodies. And as a result this would cause the blood cells to clump together and thicken. I can apply this information to real life because blood itself is very important to us. Blood helps transport substances to the organ of the body and waste from the organs in the body, and that help the organism to maintain a healthy body. Without the blood, the body cannot transport nutrients to the organs, carry carbon dioxide and waste from the organs and cannot heal cuts and wounds. Also I have learnt that if one wants to donate their blood, the donors blood must match the recipient blood or coagulation will occur which can be very dangerous to our bodies. Overall this concept can somewhat help me understand the unit because it includes genotypes and punnet squares which is constantly repeated throughout this unit.
Prospective CAREERS
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Geneticist-
Job description-
Geneticist study genes and heredity. They gather research and data about the structure and function of genes in humans, animals, and plants. They use information to detect genetic disorder and also help develop medicines to treat patients from variety of health problems. Some responisblity they hold are diagnosing and treating patients with their genetic disorder. Geneticist improve food production and modify genetic from human goods. They also use the DNA to identify animals or trace peoples ancestries.
Education
· A bachelor’s degree is acceptable for some technical postions
· A master’s degree or PhD is required for most research positions.
· A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for doctors
Working Conditions
· Employed by hospitals and clinics, university, research institutes, and government agencies.
· Work indoors and laboratories.
· Work time from 40 hours, but some can work for longer to treat patients and complete paperwork.
· Work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Work with dangerous materials
Earnings
· Earnings may vary depending on academic status
· Assistants or technicians earn between $ 30,000 to $50,000 a year
· Researcher average earns between $50,000 and $100,000
· Medical geneticists earn $100,000 to $300,000 a year.
· Geneticist receive a lot of benefit such as sick days, health coverage, and retirement plans
Job description-
Geneticist study genes and heredity. They gather research and data about the structure and function of genes in humans, animals, and plants. They use information to detect genetic disorder and also help develop medicines to treat patients from variety of health problems. Some responisblity they hold are diagnosing and treating patients with their genetic disorder. Geneticist improve food production and modify genetic from human goods. They also use the DNA to identify animals or trace peoples ancestries.
Education
· A bachelor’s degree is acceptable for some technical postions
· A master’s degree or PhD is required for most research positions.
· A Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree for doctors
Working Conditions
· Employed by hospitals and clinics, university, research institutes, and government agencies.
· Work indoors and laboratories.
· Work time from 40 hours, but some can work for longer to treat patients and complete paperwork.
· Work under pressure and meet deadlines
· Work with dangerous materials
Earnings
· Earnings may vary depending on academic status
· Assistants or technicians earn between $ 30,000 to $50,000 a year
· Researcher average earns between $50,000 and $100,000
· Medical geneticists earn $100,000 to $300,000 a year.
· Geneticist receive a lot of benefit such as sick days, health coverage, and retirement plans
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Biochemist
Job description-
Biochemists are scientists that study living things within the context of chemistry at the molecular level. They study chemical processes in the human brain or genetics and heredity. Biochemists work in a variety of settings. Most biochemist do observations, analyses, and experiments. They spend almost each day in the laboratory to do research and gather information.
Working Condition
· Work indoor, in offices or laboratories
· Work under stress to meet deadlines and provide answers
· A lot of pressure to publish scholarly journals
· Complete proposals for research
· Work with environmental hazard during research stages
· Work for 40 hours or more depending on projects and deadlines
· Employed by research labs, goverments, universities, hospitals, and other medical organizations.
Earnings
· Earn around $35,000 to $138,000 a year. There salary is based on their academic status.
· A lot of benefits such as health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave and pension fund.
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, or related field
· A master’s degree or PhD is required for most research postions
· A PhD is required to teach at a university
Job description-
Biochemists are scientists that study living things within the context of chemistry at the molecular level. They study chemical processes in the human brain or genetics and heredity. Biochemists work in a variety of settings. Most biochemist do observations, analyses, and experiments. They spend almost each day in the laboratory to do research and gather information.
Working Condition
· Work indoor, in offices or laboratories
· Work under stress to meet deadlines and provide answers
· A lot of pressure to publish scholarly journals
· Complete proposals for research
· Work with environmental hazard during research stages
· Work for 40 hours or more depending on projects and deadlines
· Employed by research labs, goverments, universities, hospitals, and other medical organizations.
Earnings
· Earn around $35,000 to $138,000 a year. There salary is based on their academic status.
· A lot of benefits such as health and dental insurance, vacation and sick leave and pension fund.
Education
· Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, or related field
· A master’s degree or PhD is required for most research postions
· A PhD is required to teach at a university
References
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"Careers in Human Genetics | ASHG." ASHG Twitter. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.ashg.org/education/careers.shtml>.
"Geneticists :: Job Description." Geneticists :: Job Description. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.myplan.com/careers/geneticists/description-19-1029.03.html>.
"Biochemist Job Information | National Careers Service _tag.DCSext.LoggedIn=0;." Biochemist Job Information. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/Biochemist.aspx>.
"Careers in Human Genetics | ASHG." ASHG Twitter. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.ashg.org/education/careers.shtml>.
"Geneticists :: Job Description." Geneticists :: Job Description. N.p., n.d. Web. 27 Apr. 2014. <http://www.myplan.com/careers/geneticists/description-19-1029.03.html>.