M5: Genetic Variation
Differences in DNA between individuals in a population are called genetic ______.
variation
A ____________ is used to predict the possible genetic outcomes of a cross.
Punnett Square
The molecule that carries genetic instructions in cells is ______.
DNA
Aug - Dec
What AP classes are offered for 10th graders?
AP World and AP Chem
New genetic variation is often created by random changes in DNA called ______.
mutations
Different forms of a gene are called ______.
alleles
Organisms maintain stable internal conditions such as temperature, pH, and glucose levels. What is this process called?
homeostasis
What's the name of the lioness who we completed a packet for and followed the story of her life and her offspring?
Lulu
What's the name of your science teacher next year?
Chelsea Kim
What process during meiosis allows homologous chromosomes to exchange DNA and increase genetic variation?
crossing over
Who is known as the "father of modern genetics", who played around with pea plants at his monastery?
Gregor Mendel
a. The process by which DNA is used to make RNA is called ______.
b. The process by which RNA is used to make protein is called ______.
a. transcription
b. translation
Write the full equation for photosynthesis
Carbon dioxide + Water →(light energy)→ Glucose + Oxygen
What's the name of the woman who works at the front office?
Ms. Newell
When individuals move into or out of a population and bring new alleles with them, this process is called _______.
gene flow
Two heterozygous parents are crossed. What percent of offspring are expected to show the recessive trait?
25%
Which cell structure allows molecules like oxygen, water, and nutrients to move into and out of the cell?
cell membrane
Write the full equation for cellular respiration
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + ATP
What is the principals first and last name? (correct spelling and capitalization)
Rachael DeRogatis
A DNA sequence changes from ATC → ATG. One base was replaced with another.
What type of mutation is this?
base substitution
Biologists have found that a form of deafness is a recessive trait in dogs. If a female dog that is heterozygous for the trait mates with a male dog that is deaf, what percent of their offspring will be deaf?
50%
Write down all phases of the Cell Cycle and briefly explain what's going on in each of them.
Interphase (cell growth) -> Mitosis (cell division) -> Cytokinesis (2 cells are formed)
Write the equations for Aerobic and Anaerobic Cellular Respiration
Aerobic:
Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water + ATP
Anaerobic:
Glucose → Waste + ATP
Who is the CEO Ednovate?
Oliver Sicat