Molecular Biology
Microbiology
Botany
Zoology
Evolution & Taxonomy
100
What are the three-letter sequences in mRNA that code for amino acids called?
Codons!!
100
What is the shape of Escherichia coli bacteria?
Rod (bacillus)
100
Classify trees that lose their leaves seasonally and have broad leaves
Deciduous
100
The biggest existing animal
What is the blue whale
100
What is the process by which organisms with traits better suited to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully?
Natural selection
200
Which enzyme adds RNA primers during DNA replication?
Primase
200
Commonly referred to as a moss piglet or water bear, what other name does this animal go by?
It's a tardigrade!
200
What tissue transports water from roots to leaves?
Xylem
200
The octopus has this many hearts
THREE 33333333
200
what type of structure does this picture indicate (and what is the definition) hint: think about function and shape
Homologous Structure!!
these structures have similar shape and come from a common ancestor but preform different functions
300
Name the four organic molecules
Carbs
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
300
What structure allows bacteria to move?
Flagellum
300
What are the openings on the underside of leaves that regulate gas exchange?
Stomata
300
The fastest living bird
What is the Peregrine Falcon
300
What are the 5 kingdoms of life
Plants
Animals
Fungi
Protists
Bacteria
400
What region of the chromosome shortens with each round of DNA replication in most somatic cells?
Telomeres
400
Which part of the bacterial cell wall retains the crystal violet stain in Gram-positive bacteria?
Peptidoglycan
400
Which part of the flower develops into a fruit?
Ovary
400
Type of consumer: mantis shrimp (carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore).
What is a CARNIVORE
400
What caused Darwin to develop his belief of natural selection
his observation of finches and tortoises on the Galapagos islands
500
What’s the name of the region on mRNA that ribosomes bind to in prokaryotes?
Shine-Dalgarno sequence
500
What is the term for a dormant, highly resistant bacterial structure formed under stress?
Endospore
(It's responsible for anthrax and botulism, but is actually a protective response typically)
500
What type of plant structure is a carrot?
Taproot
500
This type of butterfly gets nutrients from animal flesh, sweat, and feces.
What is the Purple Emperor
500
What species is largely considered the first transitional species
the Tiktaalik