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Potpourri
100

Molecules containing the genetic information needed to form a living organism.

What is DNA?

100

A group of organisms of the same species in the same region.

What is a population?

100

This molecule is produced by the mitochondria to provide energy to the cell.

What is ATP?

100

The average score for a student who takes the MCAT exam.

What is 500?

100

Drs. King, Ballenger, and Holt will be going to this island for study abroad next semester.



What is Andros Island?

200

There are 23 pairs of these in the human genome.

What are chromosomes?

200

The “young” form of an organism before it reaches maturity.

What is a larva?

200

This tail/whip-like structure allows some cells to move independently.

What is a flagella?

200

Aspiring dentists must complete this exam for admission into most dental schools.



What is the DAT?

200

These classes cover different subtopics in biology (List one).



What is Cell Biology , Ecology, or Genetics?

300

A diagram showing an evolutionary ancestor and its evolutionary descendants. 

What is a phylogenetic tree?

300

Species that occur naturally in an area.

What are native species?

300

These proteins catalyze biochemical reactions in the cell.

What are enzymes?

300

DPT programs for aspiring physical therapists last for this many years.

What is 3 years?

300

This metal makes most mollusks blood blue, instead of the red like in vertebrates.



What is copper?

400

The change of a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.

What is a point mutation?

400

An interaction between two organisms that benefits one and does not affect the other.

What is commensalism?

400

This classification of organism does not need oxygen to for growth.

What are anaerobes/anaerobic organisms?

400

This organization is responsible for administering the MCAT for pre-medical students.

What is the AAMC?

400

Carrots can cause malnutrition in rabbits due their high content in. 

What is sugar/carbohydrates?

500

This enzyme “unzips” DNA prior to replication.

What is DNA helicase?

500

The term for the maximum maintainable population in an area.

What is carrying capacity?

500

This classification of unicellular organisms is defined by its ability to make its own energy using energy from light.

What are photoautotrophs?

500

The number of veterinary schools in Georgia.

What is one?

500

This Celtic pagan holiday was/is the origin of Halloween.



What is Samhain?

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