Mutation Questions
Gene Questions
Protein Questions
Basic knowledge
Wild Card
100
What word means "a change in the DNA sequence of an organism"?
Mutation
100
What is the definition of a trait?
A characteristic that is passed down
100
What is the definition of a protein?
Large complex molecules
100
What is a permanent change in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene; gives the trait a different appearance?
A variant
100
What's an example of a beneficial mutation?
Opposable thumbs, antibiotic resistance in bacteria
200
How do mutations happen?
In errors during replication
200
What is the definition of a gene?
The basic unit of heredity passed from parent to child; a segment of DNA with instructions to code for proteins
200
What do protiens do?
Provide structural support
200
How can siblings look so different if they share the same parents?
Each child inherits a unique combination of genes from their parents, leading to variations in physical traits.
200
Is a green eye recessive or dominant?
Recessive
300
What is the definition of an allele?
A version of a gene
300
What is the definition of a chromosome?
A structure found inside the nucleus of a cell; organized DNA
300
What is the definition of protein synthesis?
Protein synthesis is the process by which cells build proteins
300
What is an organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical?
A clone
300
What is the definition of genetics?
The study of genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms
400
What are the two factors that can cause mutations?
Environmental and Genetic
400
the genetic makeup of an organism, or the specific DNA sequence of an individual
a genotype
400
What do proteins have to do with traits? (Essential Question)
They are the molecules that carry out most of the functions within cells
400
How many chromosomes does a human have?
A human has 46 chromosomes
400
What does RNA stand for?
RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid.
500
What is an insertion frameshift mutation? (Draw on your board, then explain)
Answers May Vary
500
A change in the number or structure of chromosomes in a cell
What is the definition of a chromosomal mutation?
500
What kinds of proteins often called the "building blocks" of your body?
Amino acids
500
Draw and label 1 nucleotide
500
What is co-dominance? Co-dominance occurs when two dominant alleles are both expressed in the phenotype.
When two dominant alleles are both expressed in the phenotype.