DNA
What does DNA do for the human body?
Contains genetic information to make proteins
Tells how acidic or basic a solution is
What is the function of the mitochondria?
The powerhouse of the cell/to produce energy
Lab safety: What should you do if you get chemicals in your eyes?
1. tell the teacher
2. Use the eyewash station
3. Go to the nurse
What percentage of your body is made of water?
70%
What is the shape of DNA called?
Double Helix or Twisted Ladder
On the pH scale, values from 1-6 are:
acidic
Organelles that carry out photosynthesis in plant cells are called:
chloroplasts
How many days do chickens take to hatch?
21 days
What is special about LeBron (axolotls)?
They can regenerate (regrow) limbs, organs, and even parts of their brain!
What is the full name for DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What pH level is considered the "zone of life"
6.5-7.5
What is the name of the jello-like substance inside the cell that surrounds all of the organelles?
A species changing over time.
What is the one organ in your body that can regenerate?
Liver
What would the DNA code ATCGGATTCG transcribe to in RNA?
UAGCCUAAGC
What are enzymes, and what do they do? Hint: Think of the second liver lab
Proteins, they speed up chemical reactions
What two organelles are found in plants cells that are not found in animal cells?
Cell wall and chloroplasts
What are the 4 types of macromolecules? Think of your diet poster project
Nucleic acids, proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What cellular organelle makes proteins?
Ribosome
What do buffers do? Hint, think of the first liver lab
Keep the pH of a solution within a narrow range
What is the name of the organelle that packages proteins for transport?
Golgi Apparatus
Name 5 characteristics of living things:
Responds to Stimuli
Made of cells
Reproduction
Growth and development
Has adaptations to its environment
Maintains homeostasis
Requires/Uses Energy
How many bones does a human have as a baby?
More than 300