Lactase Persistence
Leptin Resistance
Circadian Rhythm
Protein Synthesis
Random
100
Lactase is an enzyme that allows humans to digest this substance.
Lactose
100
True or False: Increased leptin production decreases hunger.
False
100
The body's natural 24-hour cycle that regulates the sleep-cycle
Circadian Rhythm
100
The process by which cells create proteins, essential components for cellular structure, function, and regulation
Protein Synthesis
100
Chromosomes are located in this part of the cell.
Nucleus
200
A genetic trait that allows individuals to continue producing and digesting lactose.
Lactase Persistence
200
Leptin Resistance has been identified as one contributor to:
a. Protein Synthesis
b. Obesity
c. Transcription
d. Melatonin Reduction
B: Obesity
200
The part of the body where melatonin is produced.
Pineal Gland
200
The 2 phases of protein synthesis
Transcription & Translation
200
A mechanism of evolution that explains how species change over time
Natural Selection
300
The part of the world has the lowest prevalence of lactose intolerance.
North Europe
300
Give 2 health problems caused by the storage of too much fat.
Diabetes & Arthritis
300
True or false: Melatonin is a hormone that helps to regulate sleep-wake cycles in animals
True
300
Proteins are made of this
Amino Acids
300
DNA stands for
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
400
The continent that would most likely have the highest tendency to consume dairy products
Europe
400
Give 2 health benefits of storing fat.
Energy Storage & Vitamin Storage
400
True or False: Light causes the body to produce more melatonin.
False
400
Transcribe this DNA code to RNA:
GCG
CGC
400
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions in living things.
Enzymes
500
Give at least on reason why, through human evolution, some people have developed lactase persistence.
. Consuming dairy products is common in the community, so lactase persistence is favorable
500
A condition in which the body becomes less sensitive to the hormone leptin, leading to increased appetite and weight gain.
Leptin Resistance
500
Give at least 2 factors that cause the body to produce more melatonin
Low Temperature and Decreased Light
500
Transcribe this RNA code to DNA:
AUG
TAC
500
Correctly spell Mr. T & Ms. R's name
Mr. Trifoli & Ms. Ramrattan