DNA Structure & Replication
Name one of the nucleotide bases of DNA.
You must say the full name, not just the letter!
Adenine (A)
Thymine (T)
Cytosine (C)
Guanine (G)
What are the two main steps of protein synthesis?
1. Transcription
2. Translation
Give one example of a trait.
Many possible answers!
Ex: eye color, hair type, height
Name one important part of the body. In your own words, explain why it is important.
Many possible answers!
Ex: brain (controlling your body, thinking), heart (pump blood), muscles (strength and movement)
Where is Mr. Basco's family from?
The Philippines
(But I was born here in Hayward!)
During what phase of interphase is DNA copied?
S phase
Where does translation happen inside of the cell?
Cytoplasm (at a ribosome!)
How many chromosomes do humans usually have?
46 chromosomes
What body part or system moves blood throughout your body?
Cardiovascular system (heart, blood vessels such as arteries and veins)
What is Mr. Basco's favorite cuisine (type of food)?
Japanese food
(e.g. katsu, sushi, tempura, takoyaki)
What enzyme unzips DNA during replication?
Helicase
During transcription, what is made from DNA?
Messenger RNA (mRNA)
What are the two main types of alleles?
Hint: one is stronger, the other is weaker
Dominant (stronger, need only one allele to express dominant trait)
Recessive (weaker, need two alleles to express recessive trait)
What body part or system helps you breathe and brings oxygen into the body?
Respiratory system (mouth/nose, lungs)
What subject did Mr. Basco struggle with the most during high school?
English
(Writing is difficult, especially when timed and under pressure!)
If the template DNA strand is ATCG, what is the complementary DNA strand?
TAGC
What base does RNA use instead of thymine?
You must say the full name, not just the letter!
Uracil (U)
What term is used to describe an organism's allele combination?
Ex. AA, Aa, aa
Genotype
What body part or system breaks down food and absorbs nutrients?
Digestive system (mouth, stomach, intestines)
Which musical instrument did Mr. Basco learn during high school?
Piano and Violin
(I am not amazing though — only OK!)
What does semi-conservative replication mean?
Each new copy of DNA has one original strand and one new strand — half old, half new!
During translation, what molecule brings amino acids to the ribosome?
Transfer RNA (tRNA)
What is a Punnett square for?
To predict possible offspring genotypes and phenotypes.
What body system helps fight bacteria, viruses, and disease?
Lymphatic/Immune system
Integumentary system (hair, skin) also helps!
Who was my favorite teacher during high school?
Mr. Olmedo (AP Calculus AB)
Mr. White (Honors/AP Chemistry)
Mr. Kiel (Honors English 10)
Ms. Kelly (BioMed 1, 3, 4 — retired ;-;)
Mr. Stern (Accelerated English 9)