DNA Replication
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid
What is single stranded?
RNA
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence
#1 way we use biotechnology at a crime scene
fingerprinting
What is the purpose of meiosis?
to create gametes for sexual reproduction.
What is the structure of DNA called?
Double Helix
Name the four nitrogenous bases of RNA.
Adenine, Uracil, Guanine, Cytosine
What are two things that can cause mutation?
chemicals and radiation
What is a restriction enzyme?
A protein that is isolated from bacteria
What organelle stores the genetic material needed to produce proteins?
the nucleus
What is the name of sugar found in DNA?
Deoxyribose
What type of bonds holds the amino acids together?
peptide bonds
How is frameshift mutation different from point mutation?
Frameshift is the single nucleotide vs point mutation is the addition or subtraction
What is a transgenic organism?
What are the two inputs for aerobic cellular respiration?
glucose and oxygen
Why did Watson and Crick win a Nobel Peace Prize?
For the discovery of the molecular structure of DNA
What is made during translation?
Proteins
If T is removed from a strand of DNA what type of mutation is that?
Frameshift
What is gel electrophoresis also used for?
to analyze illnesses
How many chromosomes are in the human body?
46
What are the steps of DNA replication?
1. The opening of the double helix and separation of strands
2.The priming of the template strand
3. The assembly of the new DNA strand
Code this strand to mRNA.
ATGCCCGATAATTATA
UACGGGCUAUUAAUAU
What is Trisomy?
Which suspect commited the crime?
Suspect 2
If Mendel crossed two purple heterozygous pea plants, what would you predict the phenotypic rations to be?
75% purple, 25% white