DNA
What is the shape of DNA called
Double Helix
The remains or traces of ancient life have been preserved by natural processes.
Fossils
What does FOIL stand for?
First, Outer, Inner, Last
What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things?
Cells
The _____________ controls what comes into and out of the cell
Cell Membrane
Adenine pairs with________________ in DNA
Thymine
To adjust to a changing environment.
Adaptation
What 3 areas has biotechnology helped make advancements in?
Forensics, Medicine, Agriculture
Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
cardiac muscle
The ________ is the control center of the cell, containing the DNA.
Nucleus
What is the back bone of DNA made of?
Sugar & Phosphate
Who came up with the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
Who is the father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
What is the main function of the digestive system?
Break down food
I am a type of cell that does not contain a nucleus (I have free floating DNA)
Prokaryote
What type of sugar is found in the back bone of DNA?
Deoxyribose sugar
Which moth would most likely survive the longest: a dark colored moth on dark rock or a light colored moth on a dark rock?
The dark moth because it is camouflaged
______is when both alleles are fully expressed in a pattern
Co-Dominance
What soft tissue inside bones produces blood cells?
Bone marrow
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
Cell Grows
What protein zips DNA back together?
Ligase
The gradual change in species over time is?
Evolution
FOIL the following AaBb
F: AB
O: Ab
I: aB
L: ab
What organ filters waste from the blood?
kidneys
The _______ gives the cell its shape and provides protection in plant and prokaryotic cells.
Cell Wall