What country ends with the letter 'q'?
Iraq
What element does this symbol represent: C
Carbon
Where do our bodies store all our genetic information from our mums and dads? (3 letters)
___ ____ ___
DNA
What is the name for the SHAPE of this chemical?
_____________ ________________
Double helix
How long has Miss Carr been teaching at WSS?
1.5 years
What is the tallest building in the world?
Burj Khalifa
Describe an ionic compound.
DNA is organised into strands called _______________.
Chromatids/chromosomes
What is the chemical symbol for sodium?
Na
Who is Mr Baker's fiance?
Ms Paffett
What is the only mammal that can't jump?
When we put group 1 metals in water, what happened?
What is genetic variation?
The differences among a species. For example, people have different eye colours, hair, heights etc.
What theory is Charles Darwin famous for?
The theory of _______________
Evolution
Who do you go to if you have questions about career pathways?
Ms Kerin
What part of the body makes blood cells?
Bone marrow
What gas is inside the fire extinguisher?
CO2 or carbon dioxide
If I have a widow's peak (ww) and my partner has a straight hairline (Ww) what is the probability (%) that our children will have a widow's peak?
You must show your working using a punnet square.
50%
Name 1 recessive trait you can find in humans.
Blue eyes
Blonde hair
Attached earlobes
Who are the teachers on yard duty at the canteen and courtyard on Monday lunch?
Ms Martin and Mr K
What are the 6 biggest countries (in terms of area)?
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. United States
4. China
5. Brazil
6. Australia
This factor increases the rate of reaction by lowering the activation energy needed.
What is the difference meiosis?
Meiosis mixes the DNA of two cells together. The result is 4 different daughter cells with 50% of the DNA.
What are haemophilia and albinism?
Haemophilia = when your blood doesn't clot properly so you don't stop bleeding
Albinism = when your body doesn't produce melanin (colour)
Name all of current year 10 Homegroup teachers.
10A - Mr Cathro
10B - Mr Moo
10C - Mr Hughes
10D - Mr Pirone
10E - Ms Moore
10F - Miss Williams
10G - Mr Gilly