What shape is DNA?
A double helix.
What is a Punnett Square used for?
To predict the probability of offspring inheriting specific traits.
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence.
What is meiosis?
A type of cell division that produces gametes (sperm and egg cells).
M&M or Eminem?
What are the building blocks of DNA?
Nucleotides
What do the letters in a Punnett Square represent?
Alleles from the parents.
What can cause mutations?
Errors during DNA replication or exposure to environmental factors.
How many divisions occur in meiosis?
Two divisions (Meiosis I and Meiosis II).
Why did the biologist go to the concert?
Because they wanted to see some cell-o performances! πΆπ¬
What are the four nitrogenous bases in DNA?
Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.
What does a capital letter in a Punnett Square indicate?
A dominant allele.
What is a point mutation?
A change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.
How many daughter cells are produced in meiosis?
Four daughter cells.
Why was the cell phone wearing glasses?
Because it lost its contacts! π±π
What bonds hold the two strands of DNA together?
Hydrogen bonds.
What is the probability of a recessive trait appearing if both parents are heterozygous (Tt)?
25%
What is a frameshift mutation?
An insertion or deletion of nucleotides that shifts the reading frame.
Are the daughter cells genetically identical or different?
Genetically different.
What did the biologist wear to impress their date?
Designer genes! ππ¬
Where is DNA found in a cell?
In the nucleus.
How are the parents' alleles placed in a Punnett Square?
One parent's alleles are placed on the top, and the other parent's alleles on the side.
Are all mutations harmful?
No, some mutations are neutral or beneficial.
Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction?
It ensures genetic diversity and reduces the chromosome number by half.
Why do biologists look forward to casual Fridays?
Because they're all about "jeans" day! ππ§¬