Genes
What is an allele?
A single copy of a gene
What are the 4 bases of DNA?
A, C, T, G
What is CRISPR?
A tool to alter DNA
Collect and analyze DNA from evidence
Testify in court
How much DNA to humans share with cabbage?
50%
Is the following genotype heterozygous or homozygous? Aa
Heterozygous
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
Who was the first genetically cloned sheep?
Dolly the sheep was the first genetically cloned mammal in 1996
Name something a plant geneticist does.
Researches, breeds and alters plant DNA
Where in the cell is DNA stored?
Nucleus
Define heredity
Passing of traits from parents to children
Are all genetic mutations harmful?
No
What is a clone?
a genetically identical copy of another organism
What does a genetic counselor do?
assesses individual or family risk for inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders, birth defects, or cancer, and provides education, risk assessment, and psychosocial support to patients
If you stretched out the DNA contained in 1 cell, how long would it be in feet?
6 feet
If green hair is recessive (g) and purple hair is dominant (G) give the genotype for a person born green hair.
gg
What is a genetic mutation?
a permanent alteration in the DNA sequence that makes up a gene, varying from single nucleotide substitutions to large chromosomal segments
How is new DNA introduced into a cell when attempting to modify it?
A virus
What does a genetic genealogist do?
combines DNA analysis with traditional historical research to uncover family history, identify biological relatives
In what year was the humane genome first sequenced?
2013
If blue eyes are recessive (b) and brown eyes are dominant (B) give the genotypes for a person born brown eyes.
BB
Bb
How many pairs of chromosomes do people have?
23
Is cloning of dogs legal in the USA?
yes
What company allows you to swab your cheek, send it in the mail for analysis of your DNA and then helps you find your genetic relatives?
23andMe
What 2 famous scientists discovered the double helix shape of DNA?
Watson and Crick