DNA
Cell Cycle
Cancer
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The structure of DNA is referred to as (Hint: two strands; double) -
A double helix
100
What are the three phases of interphase and what happens during interphase?
G1, S, G2; During interphase the cell is getting ready for cell division (mitosis)
100
Uncontrollable cell division/growth leads to the formation of a ball of cells. What is this ball of cells referred to as -
A tumor
100
What word do we associate with homeostasis?
Balance
200
The order/sequence of what part of the DNA molecule determines all of our traits/characteristics (hint: think about A T C G)
Bases
200
Identify this stage of mitosis:
Metaphase - chromosomes lined up in the middle
200
What disease is linked to uncontrollable cell division/growth (tumor)
Cancer
200
What is one difference between a pro and euk cell?
Pro cells have no nucleus (pro/no) and euk cell have a nucules (eu/do)
300
What is the correct complementary DNA strand for the segment shown:
A G G T C A G G T
T C C A G T C C A
300
Identify this stage of mitosis:
Anaphase - chromosomes are separating and moving to opposite poles of the cell
300
What are two behaviors (things people do in their everyday life) that increase the risk of developing cancer
Smoking, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, long-term exposure to UV radiation (sunlight), alcohol use, etc.
300
Based on this chart which cells are Euk?
Cells W, Y, and Z
400
What are the complimentary base pairs?
A-T C-G
400
What is happening during the S Phase of interphase?
DNA synthesis - more DNA is being made - double the DNA is being made
400
What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor
Bening tumor does not spread (non-harmful) and a malignant tumor does spread (harmful)
400
What type of cell is cell 1?
Prokaryotic (no nucleus)
500
What is the correct complementary DNA strand for the segment shown:
T C G A C C T G A
A G C T G G A C T
500
What is the scientific term for cell division (Hint: starts with the letter M)
Mitosis
500
Why are the cell cycle checkpoints important? What process do the checkpoints make sure is happing correctly in the body?
The cell cycle checkpoints make sure that the cell is dividing correctly (at an appropriate rate)
500
What did our guest speaker come and talk to you all about?
Her journey in science and her current research on cancer