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BIOL303-Spring 2018 Discussion Assignment: Assigned Week 3 [Feb 19-23] to be Tur

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BIOL303-Spring 2018 Discussion Assignment: Assigned Week 3 [Feb 19-23] to be Turned in Weck 4 [Feb 26 -Mar 02] Based on the TedTalk: Animations of Unsccable Biology by Drew Berry, Biomedical Animator http:/www.ted.com/talks/drew berry animations of unsecable biology FORMATTING: Submit a 1-page document, Times New Roman type size-12, 1.5 spacing ( more than I page) with your name and section to your U.T.A. at the beginning of Week 4 February 26-March 02 during your Discussion section. no CONTENT PROMPTS: Discuss a) the pros and cons of utilizing computer generated imagery (illustrations, video) to portray biological concepts at the subcellular level, b) 2 questions that you have regarding cellular biology that this kind of imagery may solve and why, c) 1 question that you have regarding cellular biology that this kind of imagery may or does not solve and why.

Explanation / Answer

Pros and cons of Utilising computer generated Imagery

Pros

The use of computer graphics helps in better understanding of a concept of cellular biology. Like in understanding of the DNA structure the graphics helps in understanding the replication of DNA through representation. Visuals representation helps in remembering of the concept and is an accurate representation along with almost accurate speed. The graphics can be represented by different colours and hence it helps in building clear distinction.

Cons

The hardware and software involved for creating the image is very expensive and requires lot of data processing for building the image. It requires highly skilled and experienced researchers to work on it and is precise only at face of using particular software.

Two questions regarding cellular biology that this kind of imagery can solve

One questions regarding cellular biology that it does not solve

Accuracy of the concept in terms of timing of the process and how exactly it turns the events is one question that the computer generated imagery.