neuro
What brain structure is responsible for fear and aggression?
the amygdala (located in the limbic system)
Which types of cells are used as replacement cells for damaged tissues in therapy?
stem cells
How do you use a micropipette?
select desired volume of liquid, press down until first stop, place into liquid, release stop, expel liquid in another container by pressing down until two stops
What is Mendel famous for?
gregor mendel discovered the fundamental laws of inheritance; bonus: can you explain WHAT exactly he proposed
When did Adya & Kaira create Bio club (specific YEAR)
2020
What structure in the brain is responsible for regulating what substances can enter the brain?
the blood brain barrier
The specialization of cell types with unique function, properties, and products is called…
differentiation
How does lysis work?
Lysosome solution contains enzymes that break open cell walls/organelle membranes (digest them)
What was the first genetically-modified organism?
A mouse
Bacterium
A daisy
Phytoplankton
(answer: B)
What sport does Laura play?
Volleyball :)
What are the 4 stages of action potential?
stimulus (Na+ channels open), depolarisation, repolarisation, refractory period
What is the amino acid that goes by the abbreviation “ASP”?
aspartic acid or aspartate
How does gel electrophoresis work?
TAE buffer
Semi-permeable gel
Charges
Movement of molecules
What does CRISPR stand for?
Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats
What is Adya’s favourite period of day? (hint it’s not really a specific time)
sunset!!
Which of the following illegal drugs are agonists for (or promote the release of) serotonin?
a) Meth
b) Ecstasy
c) Cocaine
d) Weed
b, ecstasy causes the norepinephrine and NT reuptake transporters to work backwards, forcing serotonin and NE to stay in the synaptic cleft.
What is the technique that uses radiation to study the three dimensional structure of purified proteins?
X ray crystallography
What does PCR stand for and what is the main mechanism behind it?
polymerase chain reaction. Main mechanism is continuous amplification (replication) of a specific section of DNA for analysis (sequencing, etc).
What are the 3 divisions of genetics?
transmission, population, molecular
What is Nia’s fav colour?
purple
Name one of the three primary functions of acetylcholine
Used in muscular junction, involved in memory, reward, learning, and primary NT of peripheral autonomic NS
What is the twisted protein structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds called? And, what is the zig zag or pleated structure of a protein called? (You must answer both correctly to get the points)
Alpha helix and beta sheet, respectively
Name two areas of recent breakthroughs in biotechnology
bioprinting, nanoparticle drug delivery, vaccines (mRNA), biofuels, genetic engineering, etc.
What is an Epistatic gene?
a gene that masks another
What are Kairas dog's names?
Disco, Momo, smth