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DNA
Chromosomes and DNA Replication
RNA and Protein Synthesis
Gene Mutations and Regulations
Misc
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When Griffith first did his study, what was the process by which he determined that one strain of bacteria got permanently changed to another?
Transformation
100
Roughly how long is human DNA?
2 Meters
100
What are 2 of the 3 types of RNA (Full Name)
Transfer RNA, Messenger RNA, Ribosomal RNA
100
What is a mutation
Change in genetic code
100
What is the event in track and field where you compete in 10 events, gaining points for performances in each event?
Decathlon 
200
What are the nitrogenous bases called that make up the middle portion of DNA?
Nucleotides
200
What are the proteins that chromatin wraps tightly around?
Histone
200
What tells RNA polymerase to start transcription?
Promoter
200
What does a frameshift mutation do?
Adds or subtracts a nucleotide to change reading frame
200
Who is the only player in NBA history with 30,000 points, 8,000 Assists, and 8,000 Rebounds?
Lebron James
300
What is the back bone of DNA made from?
Deoxyribose and Phosphate
300
What enzyme unzips DNA?
DNA Helicase
300
What are the parts of DNA we use to make proteins?
Exons
300
What is a group of genes that operate together called?
Operon
300
What team has the longest winning streak in college basketball D1 history, including 2 national championships in its run?
UConn Women
400
What is the shape of DNA?
Double Helix
400
What provides the template for a new strand of DNA?
Old strand
400
What is a three nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?
Codon
400
What does an inducer molecule do?
Releases repressor to start translation
400
What famous athlete just won an oscar?
Kobe Bryant
500
What is the rule that states there are roughly the same number of A's and T's were present in DNA as well as C's and G's
Chargaff's Rule
500
What does DNA polymerase do?
It reads the old DNA strand to make a new complimentary strand
500
What does translation produce?
Polypeptide
500
If you remove a Hox gene for one trait, what will replace it?
A gene from an ancient ancestor
500
Who is the first person to win olympic gold from the US in cross country skiing?
Jessica Diggins