Genetics
What is DNA made of?
Nucleotides (phosphate, sugar, nitrogen base
What is natural selection?
The process where organisms better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in an area
What system pumps blood through the body?
The circulatory system
What is Ms. Calpu's favourite hobby?
Gardening
What does a Punnett square predict?
The probability of an offspring's genotype or traits
Who proposed the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What is a eukaryotic organism? Give one example.
An organism with cells that have a nucleus; e.g., animal, plant, fungus
What does the respiratory system do?
Exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide
Where was Ms. Calpu born?
Trinidad
What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?
Genotype is the genetic makeup; phenotype is the physical trait
What is adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce
What are the four main kingdoms of eukaryotes?
Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia
What’s the role of the digestive system?
Breaks down food to absorb nutrients
What is Ms. Calpu's Middle name
Yohanna
What is a mutation?
A change in the DNA sequence
What is artificial selection?
When humans breed organisms for specific traits
What is an invasive species?
A non-native species that harms the ecosystem
What organ filters waste from the blood?
The kidneys
What age did Ms. Calpu start teaching with the TDSB?
25
What is codominance?
When both alleles are fully expressed in the phenotype
What is genetic drift and how does it work?
Random changes in allele frequencies, especially in small populations
How does biodiversity benefit ecosystems?
It increases resilience and stability
How do systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
They coordinate to keep stable internal conditions (e.g., temp, pH, water balance)
How many schools has Ms. Calpu taught at?
5