If a trait is only expressed if it is present as two copies (homozygous) what is it called?
Recessive.
First element of the periodic table?
Hydrogen
How many waves are in this wave train?
5
What is the charge on an electron?
Negative
What is the pairing for the bases in DNA?
A pairs with T
C pairs with G
A chemical reaction that gives off heat is known as an _______________ reaction.
The frequency of a wave measured in decibels - True or False?
False - the frequency of a wave is measured in Hertz
Who developed the theory of natural selection?
Charles Darwin
What do the letters DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
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Newton’s first law of motion states that an object will remain in a constant state of motion or rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. This is commonly known as _____________.
Inertia
It is estimated that the Earth is approximately 4.5 million years old - True or False?
False - approximately 4.5 billion years old!
What is the genetic cause of cancer?
Mutation(s)
Name this compound: MgSO4
Magnesium sulphate
The loudness of a sound is determined by the _______________ of the wave.
Amplitude
Who is the current prime minister of Australia?
Scott Morrison (ScoMo)
Albinism is a recessive condition in which affected individuals have little or no skin pigmentation. What is the probability that a heterozygous man and an albino woman will have an affected child?
50% chance their child will be 'aa' (affected)
Write the chemical formula for sodium hydroxide.
NaOH
Convert 49km/h to metres per second.
49/3.6 = 13.6 m/s
Which country has the most sheep in the world?
China - approx. 187 million sheep