Punnett Squares
DNA Structure and Replication
Transcription and Translation
Biotechnology
Miscellaneous nerd stuff
Science words that start with H
100
A trait is ________ if an organism needs to only have one copy of the allele to show the trait.
Dominant
100
The complementary base to Thymine is ________
The complementary base to Cytosine is ________
Adenine
Guanine
100
What is the cellular site of transcription?
(Hint: it is an organelle)
Nucleus
100
What molecules are used to cut DNA molecules at specific spots?
Restriction Enzymes
100
What year did Fortnite release?
2017
100
Refers to a consistent state of balance
Homeostasis
200
A trait is ________ if an organism needs to have two copies of the allele to show the trait.
Recessive
200
The scientific name for DNA's twisted ladder shape is what?
Double Helix
200
What is the cellular site of translation?
(Hint: it is an organelle)
Ribosome
200
The DNA from a body cell is removed and placed into an egg cell that has had its DNA already removed. The resulting egg cell is stimulated to divide, and is then placed in a surrogate mother organism. What is this process called?
Cloning
200
What is the real name of the Valora
Fred is believed to be Omen's real name.
Other alias' include Dmitri, John, Marcus, and Yohan.
200
Where an organism lives
Habitat
300
Why are sex linked (x-linked) traits more common in males than females?
Because males cannot be carriers
300
Before what cellular process does the replication of DNA have to occur?
Mitosis or Meiosis
300
What molecule is produced during transcription?
mRNA
300
What is the name of this process?
Electrophoresis
300
Final Boss of the 2002 Bethesda game, Morrowind
Dagoth Ur
300
When an organism has two of the same allele
Homozygous
400
Can two organisms with a dominant trait have a child with the recessive trait? Explain.
Yes. They both could be carriers for the trait.
400
When DNA replicates it "unwinds" at the center of the molecule by breaking what relatively weak chemical bonds?
Hydrogen bonds
400
How many mRNA bases does tRNA "read" at a time during translation?
3
400
What process involves removing a gene from one species and implanting the gene in the cells of another species?
Genetic Engineering
400
Final Boss of the video game Borderlands 2
Handsome Jack
400
When an organism has two different versions of an allele
Heterozygous
500
Can two organisms with a recessive trait have a child with the dominant trait.
No. Neither of the parents have a copy of the dominant allele.
500
Name 3 structural differences between RNA and DNA
RNA has uracil / DNA has thymine
RNA is single stranded / DNA double stranded
RNA contains ribose
500
What is the central dogma of Biology?
DNA -> RNA -> Protein
500
What incredibly accurate genetic engineering technique has replaced the use of restriction enzymes?
CRISPR
500
2022 Winner of the Indy 500
Who is Marcus Ericsson
500
The lightest element
Hydrogen