Basic Biology
What is the smallest unit of life?
A Cell
DNA functions like a ______?
Language!
What DNA did they mix in to get animals that glow in the dark?
Jellyfish
True or False: DNA is necessary for all life
The cell membrane acts as a barrier to prevent this from floating away?
DNA!
DNA code has how many letters?
Four!
What is the purpose of DNA extraction?
to get DNA in the purest form!
What would you call two people who have the same DNA?
Identical twins
What is my name?
True or False: Every living thing is made up of cells
True!
Blueprint!
Why are strawberries used for this experiment?
Because they have a lot of chromosomes / DNA!
What is one of the examples used as a genetically modified organism?
Glowing pigs, glowing rabbits, spider silk goats, and super chickens!
What does the "A" in DNA stand for?
Acid
What are the two main components every cell has?
A cell membrane and DNA
What is the shape of DNA?
Double helix
What is the type of science mentioned today that helps the police / crime solvers?
forensic science! They can use DNA extraction and analysis to identify suspects!
What kind of illness / disease occurs when your DNA is damaged?
Cancer
Who discovered the cell?
Robert Hooke!
This part of the cell prevents germs from getting into the cell.
A membrane!
What are the 4 letters of DNA? (an extra 200 points will be awarded if you say the full names)
Adenine, Guanine, Cytosine, and Thymine!
This field of science involves editing natural organisms or creating artificial organisms
Genetic Engineering
Super Question(800 points): List a way that the DNA in your cells can get damaged and cause cancer.
too much strong sunlight exposure (Radiation),
Toxic chemicals (Carcinogens or cancer causing chemicals)
Viral Infections
Charred / burnt foods
Age or DNA replication errors
Name one of the two people who took the first photo of DNA
Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins