Basics
What molecule contains your genetic information?
DNA
What tool would you use to measure a very small amount of liquid?
Micropipette
Are bacteria generally considered living organisms?
Yes
What does "Bio" mean
Life / living things
What does WSSEF stand for?
Washington State Science and Engineering Fair
What is the basic unit of life?
What piece of equipment can blow things up so you can see them?
Microscope
What type of organism is yeast?
Fungus
What does biotechnology use to solve problems or create useful products?
Biology / living organisms / biological systems
What date is the fair?
April 3rd
What part of the cell contains DNA in most eukaryotic cells?
Nucleus
What piece of equipment spins samples really fast to separate solids and liquid?
Centrifuge
What organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell"?
Mitochondria
What technology allows scientists to edit DNA?
CRISPR
What high school is hosting the fair?
Bremerton High School
What do plants use to make food from sunlight?
Photosynthesis
What do scientists wear to protect their eyes in a laboratory?
Safety goggles
What tiny organisms can cause diseases such as the flu and COVID-19?
Viruses
What is genetic engineering?
Changing an organism's DNA
About how many groups are expected to compete at the fair?
1,000+ groups
What do we call different versions of the same gene?
Alleles
What technique is used to make millions of copies of a specific piece of DNA?
PCR
What structure controls what enters and leaves a cell?
Cell membrane
What is DNA's full name?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Name TWO reasons someone might want to participate in WSSEF.
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