Genetics
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribose Nucleic Acid
Who first developed the Theory of Evolution & what year?
Charles Darwin - 1859
What is the basic unit of life?
What is the chemical symbol for water
H20
What year did WW2 end?
1945
What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is natural selection?
The adaption of an organism to its environment over a period of time.
This process is responsible for the conversion of light energy into chemical energy in plants.
Photosynthesis
Who wrote the famous play "Romeo and Juliet"
William Shakespeare
What was the name of the treaty that ended World War I, signed on June 28, 1919
Treaty of Versailles
What is the difference between genotypes and phenotypes?
Genotypes are chemical composition of DNA
Phenotype are the physical characteristics
Fossils
Comparative Anatomy
Embryology
Name the process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP
Cellular respiration
What is the largest mammal in the world
Blue Whale
Which city was divided into East and West during the Cold War
Germany
What are some risks with GMO foods?
Some risk include:
Cross-contamination with other non-GMO species
Potential immunity to certain herbicides overtime
Unknown consequences of prolonged human consumption
What is the difference between selective breeding vs natural selection?
Selective breeding is human influence to get specific traits within an animal, where the environment is controlled.
Natural selection is an uncontrolled environment where nature influences the adapations.
This type of cell lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
Prokaryotic Cell
Which country is known as the "Land of the Rising Sun"
Japan
Which event is often considered the start of World War I, occurring on June 28, 1914?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
Why can gene editing technology in humans be considered unethical?
The consequences of editing human genes is not fully known as we cannot complete clinical trials on humans with this technology.
Define biodiversity and justify why it is important to have within an environment?
Biodiversity is the variety of plant and animal life in an environment.
It is important as it allows for natural selection to occur, allowing for organisms to adapt to the environment in an uncontrolled setting.
In humans, this organ system is responsible for regulating internal body temperature and protecting against pathogens.
The Immune System
Which gas makes up the majority of Earth's atmosphere
Nitrogen
In which year did the Titanic sink
1912