Senses
Is it possible to taste things on the middle of your tounge?
No, you can't taste things on the middle of your tongue because there are no taste buds on the diddle of your tongue.
Define Receptor proteins.
Receptor proteins: Molecules attached to our cells that can sense a stimulus and start a signal that can travel to the brain.
True or False: Siblings always have the same traits.
False
Define DNA.
DNA: The chemical building block that makes up genes
How many chromosomes do you get from your parents?
46
What is the difference between Rods and Cones?
Rods help you see black and white and Cones help you see colors.
Define Offspring.
Offspring: Product of reproduction, a new organism produced by one or more parents.
How might siblings have different Traits?
Some siblings might get the ressesive traits and some might get the dominate traits.
Define Protein.
Proteins: a special type of molecule in our bodies that can do things in our cells.
a molecule made up of a chain of amino acids that performs tasks like sensing stimuli, signaling cells, causing chemical reactions, and regulating our bodies.
What is the main function of a gene?
A gene produces one specific type of protein
True or False: You can taste Spice.
False. You can't taste spice.
Define Chromosomes.
Chromosomes: Thread like structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes and are found in the nucleous
Can you tell what traits you give your offspring?
No, it is determined at random.
Define Inherited Traits.
Inherited Traits: A physical characteristics of a person that can be passed down from a paren to a child.
How many chromosomes do each of your parent give you?
23
Does everybody have the same senses?
No, everyone does not have the same senses.
Define Facial Nerve.
Facial Nerve:: A nerve that sends signals from the face to the brain to sense taste
True or False: You can get both the same traits from each parent.
True, it's possible to inherit the same trait from both parents
Define Opsin.
Opsin: Light sensitive receptor proteins found in cone cells that send signals to the brain to translate.
What is the diffrence from allele to a gene?
An allele is a slightly different version (or code) of a gene.
What does the Papillae do?
Papillae are bumps on the surface of the tongue that helps you grip foods.
Define Amino acids.
Amino Acids: the 20 different building blocks which make up all proteins in the body
True or False: Everyone can taste PTC
False
Define Optic Nerve.
A nerve that carries signals from the rods and cones in the eye to the brain.
Can you get the recessive gene?
Yes, you can the recessive gene but it may not be shown.