Biomedical Researcher

 

http://beach-net.com/horseshoe/Bayhorsecrab.html

http://www.k12.de.us/warner/bleedhsc_files/frame.htm

http://www.k12.de.us/warner/biomedical.htm

http://www.aqua.org/animals/species/prhcrab.html

Questions:

  1. What chemical compound makes the blood special?

    2. What is extracted from the blood and how is it used?

  2. Describe the bleeding process. Be specific, include details.
  3. Explain the value of chitin and from what part of the horseshoe crab is it obtained?
  4. How many eyes does a horseshoe crab have and which ones are used in medical research?

How does this research hope to improve the lives of humans?

5. Using at least 12" by 18" paper, draw a poster depicting the medical benefits of the horseshoe crab.

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