Genetics
What's the blending theory?
Off spring are a straight mix
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribo Nucleic Acid
Definition of differentiation
the process of which cells become specialized to take specific roles in an organism
What are the characteristics?
Hetrotrophic, eukaryotic, multicellular.
What is a Phylum Porifera?
sponges
What is the particulate theory?
Traits that are inherited as "particles".
What are the three parts of DNA?
phosphate, deoxyribose, and base.
What are different types of stem cells?
totipotent, pluripotent, and multipotent.
What is physiology and anatomy?
physiology: study of organ functions
anatomy: study of organs
What are amebocytes?
cells within the sponge that move around supplying nutrients and taking away waste.
What are Genotypes?
what genes, letters, the organisms have (TT, Tt, tt)
What is DNA replication?
The process of which DNA makes a copy of itself.
What is gene expresion?
describes the way in which genetic info is put into action.
What are different types of feeding/diets?
Herbivore: plants
Carnivore: meat
Omnivore: both
Detrivore: decaying organic material
What are choanocytes?
collar cells
What is polygenic?
skincolor, height, eye color.
What does the RNA mean?
The RNA caries the messages to the ribosomes where proteins are made.
What is transcription factors?
genes can be affected in several different ways by DNA
What are filter feeders?
aquatic animals that strain food from water
ex: whale, shark, sponges.
What are cnidarian?
jellyfish, coral, hydra, sea anemone.
What are hybrids?
offspring to true breeding plants.
What is transcription and translation?
Transcription: process where RNA is made from DNA
Translation: process where proteins are made from RNA
How does the environment affect cell differentiation in plants?
Environment effects a gene expression are particularly striking in plants.
What is bilateral symmetry?
has a right and left side
What is a hydra?
A hydra is a fresh water cnidarian