Biochemistry
Genetics
Clemson
Pop Culture
100

What is the part of the enzyme the substrate binds to?

The active site
100

When transcribing DNA, which direction does RNA polymerase travel?

5'-3' direction

100

Which school started calling their football stadium “Death Valley” first, Clemson or LSU?

Clemson

100

What famous actor is most known for roles such as Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes?

Robert Downey Jr.

200

During cellular respiration, what molecule is produced to provide energy to the rest of the body?

ATP

200

Which enzyme is responsible for undoing supercoiling in DNA during transcription?

Topoisomerase

200

What is the newest building on campus?

The College of Business building

200

What is Joe Exotic a.k.a the Tiger King’s real name?

Joseph Allen Maldonado-Passage

300

Name one amino acid that has an acidic side chain in neutral conditions.

Aspartate or Glutamate

300

What proteins do DNA wrap around to compact into a chromosome?

Histones

300

Who was the first president of Clemson University?

Aubrey Strode

300

Who did Forbes name the youngest “self-made billionaire ever” in 2019?

Kylie Jenner

400

Alpha helices and Beta sheets are examples of what level of protein structure?

Secondary Structure

400

During which phase of meiosis does the cell become haploid?

Anaphase 2

400

What year was Clemson founded?

1889

400

What modern-day item made a cameo in the final season of Game of Thrones?

A Starbucks Cup

500

Which amino acid causes the "kink" in an alpha helix?

Proline

500

What is a common cause of thymine dimers in DNA?

UV radiation

500

What year is listed on the outdoor amphitheater?

1915

500

Who is the highest paid actor of all time?

Mark Wahlberg

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