Forensic PCR and Figures!
Which part of the figure caption should be bolded?
Title of figure
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
What are the two main divisions of the nervous system?
Central and Peripheral
Name one effective daily habit that reduces the spread of germs?
Hand-washing, overall hygiene, wearing a mask, social distancing
How many dogs does Nancy have?
2 (and they're super cute)
What does PCR stand for?
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Name one chromosomal genetic disorder?
Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, Edwards’ syndrome, Patau’s syndrome
Which aphasia is characterized by difficulty understanding spoken or written language?
Wernicke’s Aphasia
Which U.S. agency keeps your food safe from germs?
The FDA (Food and Drug Association)
What major do the teachers have in common?
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB)
What are the three essential components of a figure?
Image, title, caption
What’s the name of the gene-editing technology that could revolutionize treatment of hereditary diseases?
CRISPR-Cas9
Name one possible cause of a neurological disorder?
Genetic mutations, abnormal nervous system development, brain injury, infection, tumor, or stroke
Which class of medicine works by attacking specific parts of bacterial cells?
Antibiotics
Aya and Ransome
What are the three key steps of a PCR reaction?
Denaturation, Annealing, Extension
What are the 3 types of genetic mutations?
Insertion, Deletion, Substitution
Alzheimer’s disease is an example of what type of neurological disorder?
Neurodegenerative condition
Which parasitic disease often causes shivering and chills, high fever, and sweating?
Malaria
How many classes did we have this semester?
8
What percentage of DNA is shared by all humans?
99.9%
Cystic fibrosis mainly harms which two body systems?
Respiratory and digestive
Approximately how many nerves are in the human body?
About 7 trillion
What is the formal scientific name for the COVID-19 virus?
SARS-CoV-2
Name the teachers in order from youngest to oldest
Aimon, Dhivya, Manaal