DNA Basics
What is DNA shaped like?
Double Helix
What are the four DNA base pairs?
(Adenine, Cytosine, Guanine, Thymine)
What is DNA replication?
Making a copy of DNA
What is the process by which plants make their own food?
Photosynthesis
What is another name for Santa Clause?
Kriss Kringle, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, etc.
What does DNA do?
It's the code for building life (instructions)
What base pairs bond together?
A-T and G-C
What is an enzyme?
Helper protein
What is the name of the main character from Home Alone?
Kevin McCallister
What part of DNA makes up the rungs of the ladder?
Base pairs or code letters
Complete the other side of the DNA sequence A-T-T
T-A-A
What is the first step in the process of DNA replication?
Helper enzyme "unzips" DNA into two halves.
This macromolecule gives your body quick energy (think bread or rice)?
Carbohydrate
Who wrote, "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
Dr. Seuss
What are the tiny parts that DNA is made of (starts with "N"(
Nucleotides
Complete the other side of the DNA Sequence:
G-T-T-A-C
C-A-A-T-G
What is the second part of DNA replication?
DNA polymerase (enzyme) adds nucleotides to old DNA strand.
This molecule is used by the cell for energy (three letters)
ATP
In the movie Elf, who says "Bye Buddy I hope you find your dad"?
Mr. Narwhal
What are the three parts of a nucleotide?
Sugar, phosphate group, base (nitrogen)
Complete the other side of the DNA sequence:
G-C-A-A-T-C-G-C-A-T
C-G-T-T-A-G-C-G-T-A
We call DNA replication semi-_________ copying
What is the variable that the scientist changes in an experiment ("I" change)?
Independent
Who are the two bad guys from Home Alone or what do they call themselves?
Harry and Marv or "The Sticky Bandits".