Basic Biology
DNA
DNA Extraction
Fun Facts
Names
100

What is the smallest unit of life?

A Cell

100

DNA functions like a ______?

Language!

100

What DNA did they mix in to get animals that glow in the dark?

Jellyfish

100

True or False: DNA is necessary for all life

True!
200

The cell membrane acts as a barrier to prevent this from floating away?

DNA!

200

DNA code has how many letters?

Four!

200

What is the purpose of DNA extraction?

to get DNA in the purest form!

200

What would you call two people who have the same DNA?

Identical twins

200

What is my name?

Maggie
300

True or False: Every living thing is made up of cells

True!

300
DNA acts as a what?

Blueprint!

300

Why are strawberries used for this experiment?

Because they have a lot of chromosomes / DNA!

300

What is one of the examples used as a genetically modified organism?

Glowing pigs, glowing rabbits, spider silk goats, and super chickens!

300

What does the "A" in DNA stand for?

Acid

400

What are the two main components every cell has?

A cell membrane and DNA

400

What is the shape of DNA?

Double helix

400

What is the type of science mentioned today that helps the police / crime solvers?

forensic science! They can use DNA extraction and analysis to identify suspects!

400

What kind of illness / disease occurs when your DNA is damaged?

Cancer

400

Who discovered the cell?

Robert Hooke!

500

This part of the cell prevents germs from getting into the cell.

A membrane!

500

What are the 4 letters of DNA? (an extra 200 points will be awarded if you say the full names)

Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine!

500

This field of science involves editing natural organisms or creating artificial organisms

Genetic Engineering

500

Super Question(800 points): List a way that the DNA in your cells can get damaged and cause cancer. 

too much strong sunlight exposure (Radiation), 

Toxic chemicals (Carcinogens or cancer causing chemicals) 

Viral Infections 

Charred / burnt foods 

Age or DNA replication errors

500

Name one of the two people who took the first photo of DNA

Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins

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