Replication/DNA
What is the base pair rule for DNA?
A - T
G - C
Which base is new in RNA and what does it replace?
Uracil and it replaces Thymine
What is it called when egg and sperm combine?
Fertilization
What is a gene?
A genetic trait seen in an organism
What is Replication?
The process used to make more DNA
Which cells contain the same DNA?
All but the gametes
What is the process called when a protein is made from RNA?
Translation
What is a zygote?
Fertilized egg
What is a mutation?
A change in RNA or DNA from its original sequence
What is the purpose of protein synthesis?
Making proteins
How much Cytosine would a person have if they have 20% Guanine?
20% Cytosine
What is it called when RNA is made from DNA?
Transcription
What are gametes?
Egg and sperm
Why are some mutations good?
It increases fitness because it is an adaptation for the environment
What about DNA will change based on the environment?
Which genes are expressed
What would the opposite strand of DNA be?
ATG CCC TAA GTT ATT CCA GAT CTT
ATG CCC TAA GTT ATT CCA GAT CTT
TAC GGG ATT CAA TAA GGT CTA GAA
What is the Central Dogma?
DNA makes RNA which makes a protein
What is the purpose of the uterus?
It is where a fetus is within a mother until it is ready to be born
Why are some mutations bad?
It decreases fitness since it can cause the organism to die from a predator
What would the RNA and protein be for the strand of DNA below:
TAC GAA CCA TAA CCT GAT TAG CAT CCA GGT
TAC GAA CCA TAA CCT GAT TAG CAT CCA GGT
AUG CUU GGU AUU GGA CUA AUC GUA GGU CCA
Met Leu Gly Ile Gly Leu Ile Val Gly Pro
How much Cytosine would a person have if they have 12% Thymine?
38% Cytosine
How is RNA different from DNA?
RNA is single stranded and has Uracil
DNA is double stranded and has Thymine
What is the purpose of the placenta?
Nutrient and waste exchange between the mother and the fetus
What changes about the proteins when there is a mutation that gives a different amino acid?
The shape of the protein changes so it can no longer do its job
Which cells have half of the genes for an organism?
Sperm and egg