Genetics
Father of genetics, studied peas
Gregor Mendel
What is the correct flow of genetic information?
DNA → RNA → Protein
What is the basic unit of structure and function in all living organisms?
Cell
Who developed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
My teachers favorite team is...
KC Chiefs
What is the purpose of mitosis?
Growth and Repair
What is the primary substance that makes up genes?
DNA
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?
Mitochondria
Organisms well-suited for their environment are said to have high:
Fitness
Who is Mrs. Walters favorite musician/ artist
Bensen Boone
The physical appearance of an organism is called its:
Phenotype
What are the Base Pairings for DNA? Full Names
Adenine - Thymine
Cytosine - Guanine
What process moves molecules from an area of HIGH concentration to LOW concentration?
Diffusion
Structures with similar anatomy but different functions are called:
Homologous
What is Mrs Walters favorite disney movie?
Lilo & Stitch
In a Tt × Tt cross, probability of tt offspring
25%
What are the Base Pairings for RNA? Full Names
Adenine - Uracil
Guanine - Cytosine
What are the three parts to the Cell Theory
All living things are composed of cells
Cells are the basic unit of life
All cells come from pre-existing cells
What does a cladogram show?
Evolutionary Relationships
What is Mrs Walters dogs name?
Bonus points for both names
Boone
Bentley
Why does meiosis increase variation?
Crossing over and random assortment occur
Which enzyme unwinds the DNA double helix?
Helicase
Which structure is found in plant cells but NOT animal cells?
Cell Wall
Which type of selection favors one extreme phenotype?
Directional
What is Mrs. Walters favorite movie?
Harry Potter