Your original post must be at least 200 words in length. It must reference the text or course learning materials at least once. Please note that even if the question asks for an opinion, you are still expected to support opinions with references to course materials and any other credible academic sources to support your opinions. Do not use Internet sources other than those provided in the course materials. APA format is not necessary for your Discussion Board when citing references, but you are required to acknowledge your resources: In the narrative, describe where information was obtained. For example, “As mentioned in Chapter 2 of the course textbook, prioritizing tasks is…” or “As mentioned in the intellipath lesson for Unit 2…”

Your two response posts must be at least 75 words in length. Responses should contribute to the conversation by being reflective, specific, and engaging. Quick responses (such as “I agree” or “Thank you!”) will not be counted as adequate.

Your first contribution must be posted before midnight CST (Central time) on Friday of each week. You must make 2 additional posts—on separate days between Saturday and Tuesday—before midnight CST. The original response and the peer responses can be completed in any order.

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Assignment Details

Photosynthesis and Chloroplasts

You will read that only plants, algae, and some bacteria are photosynthetic. There is an exception to this, however. One species of sea slug has found a way to steal chloroplasts, store them in glands lining its digestive tract, and live on the sugar that is produced (Milius, 2010).

What if animals and humans could be engineered to have chloroplasts and could then use photosynthesis?

Focus your discussion on 1 of the following topics:

• Describe at least 2 benefits and 2 drawbacks there might be for animal cells (including humans) to make their own food through photosynthesis.
• Explain which cells, tissues, or organs should be modified to lead to successful photosynthesis in animals. Discuss how this compares to a plant’s leaves.
• Describe at least 1 requirement for photosynthesis that would need to be considered for chloroplasts to function in an animal or a human.
• Predict 2 or more consequences of photosynthesis in humans.

Recommended: Click on the following links to review materials to enhance your knowledge and assist with your discussion post:

• Chloroplast-Stealing Sea Slug
• Photosynthesis

Utilize at least 1 credible source to support the arguments presented in your post.

References

Farabee, M. J. (2007). Photosynthesis. Retrieved from https://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/BioBookPS.html

Milius, S. (2010, January 11). Green sea slug is part animal, part plant. Wired. Retrieved from http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2010/01/green-se…