Experiments
What happens to fruit flies when they get submerged in ice?
They become paralyzed
What is the scientific name of DNA?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is the technical term for the item that looks like a turkey baster?
Transfer pipette
What is 5 X 11?
55
This term refers to a change in the sequence of DNA, which can sometimes lead to a change in protein function.
Mutation
What is the dependent variable?
The thing you are measuring in an experiment?
This term/structure refers to the twisted shape of the DNA molecule.
Double Helix
What would a scientist use to observe something small?
Microscope
If a new Playstation costs $550, how much would it cost if it was 50% off?
$225
What specific career did our presenter discuss with you this semester?
Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT)
Why is it a good idea to repeat your experiments at least three times?
To be able to confirm your data (and do statistical analysis)
What are the chemical letters of the nucleotides that link together to form DNA?
A, C, T, G
This part of the microscope is used to hold your specimen or slide so you can make observations.
Stage
How many inches on a STANDARD ruler?
12
What is the name of Beyoncé's fan base?
BeyHive
What is an independent variable?
46
What is the name of the instrument that a scientist would use to transfer VERY SMALL amounts of liquid?
Micropipette
How do you take the average of a set of numbers?
Adding together several quantities and then dividing this total by the number of quantities.
True or False: every cell in your body contains the same DNA?
True
What are controlled variables?
The things in an experiment that a scientist tries to keep consistent
In what structure is the DNA held within the cell?
Nucleus
What are the common names of the two model organisms we looked at this semester?
Flies and water fleas
How many milliLiters are in one Liter?
1000
Who wears #26 on the Eagles?
Saquon Barkley