DNA/RNA
Protein Synthesis
Genetics
Mitosis and Meiosis
Don't choose this one
100
DNA ------> RNA = ____________ (fill in the blank)
Transcription
100
Translation occurs in what part of the cell?
Cytoplasm or Ribosome
100
This is known as the scientific study of heredity?
Genetics
100
What are the two parts of a chromosome?
Chromatid and centromere
100
If a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution what is going to happen to the cell?
The cell is going to expand or burst. Water moving into the cell
200
3 consecutive nucleotides of RNA are called?
A codon
200
Create the mRNA strand for the following DNA strand: GGATCGACT
CCUAGCUGA
200
Who is known as the "father" of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
200
In what phase does crossing over occur in? (be specific)
Prophase 1 of meiosis
200
This part of the cells job is to maintain homeostasis for the cell, what is it?
The cell membrane
300
What sugar and other molecule make up the "backbone" for RNA?
Ribose and phosphate
300
What are the 3 types of RNA, in the correct order they are used in?
mRNA - rRNA - tRNA
300
Is cross-pollination with plants considered asexual or sexual reproduction?
Sexual reproduction
300
What phase is represented by the picture? Be specific
Metaphase 1 of meiosis
300
What are the 3 steps of cellular respiration?
Glycolysis, Kreb Cycle and Electron Transport Chain
400
If guanine makes up 32 percent of a DNA molecule, how much does thymine represent?
18%
400
The protein that "unzips" your DNA is known as?
Helicase
400
This is known as a ___________ allele/trait that will always be expressed if it is in the code
Dominant allele
400
In meiosis if the original cell has 102 chromosomes how many will each ending cell have? And what are the ending cells called?
51, haploid or gametes
400
Capillary action allows water in plants to travel from the roots to the leaves where it is used for photosynthesis. What two properties of water cause capillary action?
Adhesion and cohesion
500
Which type of RNA functions as a "blueprint" for the human genetic code?
mRNA (messenger RNA)
500
Pieces of expressed RNA that are spliced/put back together to create mRNA are called?
Exons
500
If an upper case "B" represents brown eyes and a lower case "b" represents blue eyes, looking at the punnet square what is the chance the child will have blue eyes? (as a percent)
25% (bb = blue eyes) all the other represent brown eyes
500
What two processes help to increase the genetic variation in a population?
Crossing over and Independent assortment
500
What two parts of a leaf allow for the passage of oxygen and carbon dioxide into and out of a plant?
Stomata and guard cell