My Portfolio by https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1 en-us 2023-01-23 14:19:49 UTC 2025-10-29 01:20:17 UTC hello@padlet.com {Personal Biography} diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2456198048 Whenever I'm asked to write an autobiography I interestingly always go blank. As if I'm not an actual expert on the topic of who I am, Diaundrah Mentore. A 30 year old New Jersey native with more layers than an onion. I've been living in Florida for 16 years so I am technically a Floridian but I make it a point to let people know where I'm actually from because it explains so much about me without having to say much. I'm currently in my final semester at MDC and will graduate with my Associates in Arts degree in May of 2023. I have so many emotions flowing through me when I think about how far I've come in my journey to graduate but I still have a ways to go. I will ultimately obtain my Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and open a private practice that specializes in familial and romantic relationships. I chose this field specifically because I am passionate about fostering healthy relationships because I believe healthy relationships support a powerful foundation for development. I look forward to the future and am confident all that I've imagined will be my reality. ]]> 2023-01-25 14:18:18 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2456198048 {What is CER?} diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2456203850 Yes, the process of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) can be applied in biology. CER is a method of scientific inquiry that involves making a claim, providing evidence to support the claim, and then providing a logical explanation for the evidence. In biology, CER can be used to explain a variety of biological phenomena. For example, CER can be used to explain the process of natural selection. A claim could be made that natural selection is the primary mechanism of evolution. Evidence to support this claim could include the observation that species with advantageous traits are more likely to survive and reproduce than those without them. The reasoning behind this evidence could be that those species with advantageous traits are better adapted to their environment and thus have a higher chance of survival and reproduction. 
CER can also be used to explain the process of photosynthesis. A claim could be made that photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy. Evidence to support this claim could include the observation that plants absorb light energy from the sun and use it to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. The reasoning behind this evidence could be that the light energy is used to break down the bonds between the carbon dioxide and water molecules, releasing the energy stored in them and forming glucose and oxygen molecules. In conclusion, the process of Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning can be applied in biology to explain a variety of biological phenomena. By making a claim, providing evidence to support the claim, and then providing a logical explanation for the evidence, CER can be used to explain the processes of natural selection and photosynthesis.
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1. When graphing scientific data which variable should be placed along the X-axis?

A. Hypothesis

*B. Independent Variable

C. Dependent Variable

D. None of the above

]]> 2023-01-25 14:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2456211942 Dumbo Octopus (Grimpoteuthis) diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2458999766 The dumbo octopus (Grimpoteuthis) is a deep sea animal that lives on the ocean floor at extreme depths of 9,800 to 13,000 feet. They are small animals, around 8 inches tall, and have a pair of fins located on their mantle—their namesake—and webbing between their arms. Grimpoteuthis swim often hover just above the seafloor looking for snails, worms, and other food. 


Grimpoteuthis, the DUMBO OCTOPUS. Smithsonian Ocean. (2018, June 7). Retrieved January 27, 2023, from https://ocean.si.edu/ocean-life/invertebrates/grimpoteuthis-dumbo-octopus 



]]> 2023-01-27 14:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2458999766 The Biggest Single-Celled Organism. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2464609366 2023-02-01 14:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2464609366 The Nature of Science diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2464610204 2023-02-01 14:03:08 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2464610204 The Common Cold diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2470139387 The video discussing the common cold was very informative and introduced me to several new ideas about the common cold. The first being how easy it is to avoid catching a cold. Practicing good hygiene is an important skill to possess if you want to avoid catching a cold and keep your body healthy. The final point that stood out to me was the way our bodies use mucus to fight viruses. It acts as a barrier to catch the virus and the body expels the mucus from the body. It's truly amazing the things our body will do to stay healthy. ]]> 2023-02-06 14:20:45 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2470139387 Humans vs. The Common Cold diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2470153194 2023-02-06 14:27:37 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2470153194 The Home of the Dumbo Octopus. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2473507922 The dumbo octopus lives in the mesopelagic and bathypelagic zones of the ocean down to depths of at least 13,100 feet (4000 m) and perhaps much deeper, making this group the deepest living of all known octopuses. They are found in all the world's oceans, from the Arctic to the Antarctic, and from shallow waters to depths of up to 7,000 meters. The dumbo octopus lives in a variety of habitats, including mud and sand flats, rocky outcrops, and hydrothermal vents. They are most commonly found in the deep ocean, where they feed on small crustaceans, worms, and other small invertebrates. Due to their preference for extreme depths, they are only very rarely captured in fishing nets and are probably not threatened by human activities beyond pollution.




Dumbo Octopus. Oceana. (2022, July 14). Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://oceana.org/marine-life/dumbo-octopus/ 


Pacific, A. of the. (n.d.). Dumbo Octopus. Dumbo Octopus | Online Learning Center | Aquarium of the Pacific. Retrieved February 8, 2023, from https://www.aquariumofpacific.org/onlinelearningcenter/species/dumbo_octopus 

]]> 2023-02-08 14:26:02 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2473507922 Melting Polar Ice Caps. A Feedback Loop? diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2476460761 Yes, melting of polar ice caps is a feedback loop. A feedback loop is a process in which the effects of a particular action or decision are felt in the same system that created them. In this case, the melting of polar ice caps is a feedback loop because the melting of the ice caps is caused by the warming of the Earth's atmosphere, which is in turn caused by the melting of the ice caps. 


]]> 2023-02-10 14:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2476460761 Feedback Loops In Nature. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2476462610 2023-02-10 14:09:11 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2476462610 The Metamorphisis. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2486418143 Today's video on the process of metamorphisis Butterflies undergo was absolutely phenomenal and extremely educational. I was completely unaware of how drastic this process is. Knowing butterflies bodies are being dissolved and rebuilt by cells they were born with is astounding. One aspect that caught my attention is scientists belief that butterflies process of metamorphisis is a more evolved process that all insects undergo. ]]> 2023-02-17 14:50:22 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2486418143 The Secret Life of Termites. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2493969224 What caught my attention in today's lecture is the lifespan of termites. I believed they were like most insects and lived for maybe a few months but for the queen to live from  20 to 50 years has me shocked. In addition to this, the fact that termites operate like a family/ small government is aamazing. They work together for the benefit of the colony. ]]> 2023-02-24 14:52:25 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2493969224 Long Live the Termite Queen! diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2493970431 https://youtu.be/JGnXq8l-rwo]]> 2023-02-24 14:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2493970431 Phosopholipids diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2508721103 Phospholipids are major membrane lipids that consist of lipid bilayers. This basic cellular structure acts as a barrier to protect the cell against various environmental insults and more importantly, enables multiple cellular processes to occur in subcellular compartments.
Dai, Y., Tang, H., & Pang, S. (2021, October 19). The crucial roles of phospholipids in aging and Lifespan Regulation. Frontiers. Retrieved March 8, 2023, from https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2021.775648/full ]]> 2023-03-08 14:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2508721103 Extracellular Matrix diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2511936194 A large network of proteins and other molecules that surround, support, and give structure to cells and tissues in the body. The extracellular matrix helps cells attach to, and communicate with, nearby cells, and plays an important role in cell growth, cell movement, and other cell functions. The extracellular matrix is also involved in repairing damaged tissue. Abnormal changes in the extracellular matrix may lead to the development of certain diseases, such as cancer. The extracellular matrix of cancer cells can affect how they grow and spread. Also called ECM.

NCI Dictionary of Cancer terms. National Cancer Institute. (n.d.). Retrieved March 10, 2023, from https://www.cancer.gov/publications/dictionaries/cancer-terms/def/extracellular-matrix ]]> 2023-03-10 14:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2511936194 How Climate Change Affects The Dumbo Octopus. diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2523521650 Dumbo octopus are safe for now, most other species live in shallow surface waters that place them at risk. Climate change results in ocean acidification, which impairs the ability of octopuses to draw oxygen from the water.

https://elliotconnor.medium.com/no-ones-ark-dumbo-octopus-40e98e3e77ba]]> 2023-03-20 13:06:28 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2523521650 Enzyme Inhibitors diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2523527626 Enzyme inhibitors are molecules that interact with enzymes (temporary or permanent) in some way and reduce the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction

https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/earth-and-planetary-sciences/enzyme-inhibitor

]]> 2023-03-20 13:09:47 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2523527626 The Dumbo Octopus diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2542233302 I decided to select the dumbo octopus because despite its popularity much of what people know about them is untrue. For example, dumbo octopuses do not have ink sacs because they very rarely encounter predators. In addition to this fact a dumbo octopus can never be held in captivity because they cannot survive outside of the highly pressurized waters of the deep sea. At this time they are not directly affected by climate change however over time ocean acidification can impair their ability to draw oxygen from the water. ]]> 2023-04-03 13:33:53 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2542233302 The Evolution of the Dumbo Octopus diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2544991809 The dumbo octopus, also known as the Grimpoteuthis, is a fascinating deep-sea creature that has evolved over time to adapt to its harsh environment. One of the unique features of the dumbo octopus is its ear-like fins, which give it a resemblance to the Disney character Dumbo. These fins are used for propulsion and steering, allowing the dumbo octopus to move and navigate in the deep ocean currents. Over time, the dumbo octopus has evolved to survive in the depths of the ocean where the pressure is intense, and the temperatures are freezing. The octopus has developed a gelatinous body, which helps it to withstand the pressure of the deep sea. This body also helps the dumbo octopus to move more efficiently in the water, conserving energy, and allowing it to hunt for prey. The dumbo octopus has also evolved to have larger eyes than other species of octopus, which helps it to see in the dark depths of the ocean. In terms of diet, the dumbo octopus has evolved to feed on a variety of prey, including crustaceans, snails, and other small animals that live in the deep sea. Its tentacles are equipped with suction cups that help it to capture its prey, and its sharp beak-like mouth is used to break down its food. ]]> 2023-04-05 13:18:46 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2544991809 The Plight of Penguins diaundrahm https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2560265694 I decided to watch the video that provided a deeper insight on the truth about penguins and despite having limited knowledge on the species I was able to learn an great deal of new information about the species. To begin, despite what we see in movies, penguins don't only inhabit Antarctica, in fact only 4 of the 18 species of penguin regularly live and breed in Antarctica. Secondly, penguins have flipper-like wings and solid bones that allow them to swim faster and dive deeper than any other bird on earth. This information was surprising to me because I believed that they had small flexible bones like fish. I'm sure we all know that penguins are a flightless bird, however, I was unaware that they actually evolved into flightless birds over 60 million years ago. There's so much to be discovered about penguins and this video has surely piqued my interest in learning more about the species]]> 2023-04-19 14:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/diaundrahm/2d9zpjvigwspljp1/wish/2560265694