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macroeconomics discussion

A Macroeconomic View of the Current Economy

Read the article/interview at the link below on the Macroeconomic view of the current economy. First off, what things stand out to you? What things interest you? Second, refer to the second pillar concerning money. What if money did not exist? What if we had to use a barter system completely? Do you think this would work? You are welcome to research and provide examples of times that barter does or does not work.

life science discussion Enzymes

There are many different analogies for describing the way that enzymes work. For this discussion, develop your own analogy to describe the way that enzymes work. You may choose to develop an analogy that explains the way that enzymes interact with their substrates, or you may choose to pick a different aspect of enzyme mechanics. Include an outside source (this could be your textbook) with your post.

Life science assignment Enzyme Lab

In this lab, you will use common household materials to set up an experiment demonstrating how enzymes work.

Make sure that you have on hand all of the items from the week’s shopping list before you begin. You will need several hours or overnight to complete this lab, so make sure that you allow enough time.

Open the attached file to read the procedure for the lab.

Download and save the file.

Follow all the instructions carefully, answer all the questions, and include a picture of the experiment.

Submission Method: Answer in the attached file and submit as a .docx file.

Week 3 Midweek Assignment: Enzymes

Using Jell-o and Fruit to Demonstrate Enzymatic Activity

Materials

1 package of gelatin any brand or flavor (If you cannot use a cow or pig-based gelatin for any reason, try using a vegan gelatin based on agar-agar or carrageenan.)

3 Styrofoam or plastic cups

Small amount of fresh pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango, or figs (must be fresh)

Canned pineapple, fruit cocktail, or boiled (for at least5 minutes) pineapple, kiwi, papaya, mango or figs

Procedure

1. Prepare for the lab by first filling out the table in the Background section (following the Procedure section).

2. Prepare the gelatin as directed on the package.

3. After preparing the gelatin, pour equal amounts into each of your three cups.

4. Label cup 1 as control. Do not add anything to the cup.

5. Label cup 2 freshfruit and add several chunks of the fresh fruit to the cup.

6. Label cup 3 canned fruit, and add several chunks of canned pineapple, several spoonfuls of fruit cocktail, or several pieces of boiled fruit.

7. Complete your Hypothesis on the next page.

8. Place the cups in the refrigerator and leave until the gelatin in the controlcup has set.

9. Remove cups from the refrigerator.

10. Get a piece of paper and write your name and UAG student ID on it. Place the paper next to the cups. Then take a picture of the cups with the paper clearly showing.

11. Complete the Data Table on the next page, insert or paste your picture in the Evidence section, and answer the questions.

Background

To prepare for the lab, fill out the following table. Questions you are to answer are in the left column. Do a search either in your reading materials or on the internet to answer the questions. In the column Source, write down or provide a link to the source which provided the answer. In the Quote column, copy and paste what the source says which answers the question. In the Your Paraphrase column, write the answer to the question in your own words. You will probably only need only one or two sentences for each answer.

Question	Source	Quote	Your Paraphrase
What is the main ingredient in gelatin?
What is a protease,and what does it do?
What fruits contain protease?
What happens to an enzyme when it is heated to a very high temperature?

Hypothesis

Do you think that the gelatin in all the cups will set? Why or why not?

Data Table

Materials	Specific Material Used
Gelatin used (animal, vegetarian agar, carrageenan, etc.)	(Type in here what gelatin you used: animal or vegetarian. If vegetarian, what was the gelatin using? Agar, carrageenan, etc.)
Fresh fruit	(Type in here what fresh fruit you used.)
Canned/boiled fruit	(Type in here what kind of canned fruit or boiled fruit that you used.)
Cup	Condition of Gelatin After Refrigeration
1 Control
2 Fresh fruit
3 Canned fruit

Evidence

Insert the picture you took of your cups after refrigeration. Make sure the picture includes a piece of paper with your name and UAG student number clearly legible.

Conclusions (Write in complete sentences.)

1. Was your hypotheses correct? Explain.

2. Which cup(s) did not gel? Explain why.

3. Does the way that the fruit is prepared make a difference in the gelatin? Explain. Be thorough.

week 4 discussion Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What are SMART goals? Describe what SMART goals mean to you. Share a specific SMART goal you have and the impact achieving it will have on your life and/or career.
• Think of a time when you achieved something remarkable. What activities were crucial to your success? Consider these your success activities. Reflect on how they powered your journey and how recognizing them can be a game changer for achieving your future goals.
• What are the basic steps in the entrepreneurial goal-setting process? Share a real or hypothetical entrepreneurial goal you find inspiring.
• Propelling events are the powerful boosts that propel your business higher. Reflect on a propelling event in your business journey. How did it fuel your growth? Share your insights on how identifying and leveraging such events can transform your business trajectory.

Week 5 discussion You met Chris Michel and Ann Dwane, the founders of Military.com, in section 9.8 of Topic 9: Completing Your Full Business Plan this week.

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

• What factors do you feel led to the ultimate success of their business?
• What are some of the things you think they did well?
• What mistakes do you feel they made?
• Why do think Monster.com wanted and bought their company?

Week 5 assignment This week you learned that creating a business plan includes details such as an executive summary, business description, market analysis, marketing and sales plan, management plan, financial plan, and execution plan (see Topic 9).

Consider the entrepreneurial or small business idea you identified and researched in Week 1. This outline can be useful when you begin to write your full business plan.

Assessment Deliverable

Write a 700- to 875-word outline that includes the following:

• Explain the difference between mission, vision, and value statements.
• Analyze the market problem you are addressing and how your business plan solves this problem. Why will your product or service be a better solution than other options currently in the market? Provide supporting data.
• Assess the main customer groups you will target and the main strategies you will use to reach them. Include relevant research data.
• Identify 3 to 4 key team roles that you will need to fill in your company.
• Formulate 3 specific SMART goals to include in your execution plan for your first year in business.
• Formulate a first draft of an elevator pitch for your company. Be sure to address these questions:
• What exactly does your company do?
• How does your company do what it does?
• Why are you and your team qualified to do this?
• What customers benefit most from your products or services?
• Why are your products or services the best options available?

Cite at least 2 scholarly sources to support your outline.