DNA/RNA structure
What is the shape of DNA?
Double Helix
The process of DNA replication results in:
Two identical strands of DNA
The process of making mRNA from DNA is called:
Transcription
Meiosis results in the formation of:
four genetically different haploid gametes
A mutation that does not change the amino acid sequence is called:
silent mutation
What is the building block of DNA?
nucleotide
What do you call a baby owl?
An owlet
The process of assembling a protein from mRNA is called:
Translation
Which stage of meiosis does crossing over occur?
Prophase 1
How many Great Lakes are there?
5
Which base is found in RNA but not in DNA?
Uracil
What would the complementary strand of DNA look like:
TAC CCG GCT
ATG GGC CGA
The central dogma of molecular biology describes the flow of information from:
DNA to RNA to Protein
What does a camel store in its hump?
Fat
A frameshift mutation results from:
insertion or deletion of a base
What is the main function of DNA?
To store genetic information
What does semi-conservative mean in regards to DNA replication?
Each new DNA molecule has one new strand and one original strand
Transcription occurs in the _________ while translation occurs in the __________.
Nucleus, ribosome
What are the three causes of genetic diversity in sexual reproduction?
crossing over, independent assortment, random fertilization
List three causes of mutations.
UV Radiation, chemicals, errors during replication, errors during protein synthesis, errors during cell division.
What are the names of the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine
What was the first fats food restaurant to get a drive thru?
Turn the following strand of mRNA into amino acid.
AUG CAU UAU UCU
Met His Try Ser
What is pulled apart in Meiosis 1 vs Meiosis 2?
Homologous chromosomes separate in Meiosis I, while sister chromatids separate in Meiosis II
How many legs do crabs have?
10