Cells
What is the smallest unit of all living things?
Cells
Double Helix
How many daughter cells are at the end of meiosis?
4
What Aboriginal country is SCSC on?
Wadawarrung
What is Ms Blencowe's first name?
Julia or Jules
How to we organise from cells to organisms (smallest to largest)
Cells, Tissues, Organs, Organ Systems, Organisms
What are the three things that make up a nucleotide?
Sugar (deoxyribose), Phosphate, Nitrogen Base
State the haploid and diploid number for human cells?
haploid: 23
diploid: 46
Which former SCSC student is soon to be an Olympian?
Kyra Cooney-Cross
What is Ms Blencowe's other job?
Registered Nurse
What organelle is the "powerhouse of the cell"?
Mitochondria
What is the correct spelling of the DNA (long version)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
Name 1 difference and 1 similarity between mitosis and meiosis
Similarity: goes through PMAT, type of cell division
Difference: number of daughter cells, mitosis 1 cell division, meiosis 2 cell divisions
Who is the Year 10 LCL and 9/10 SSL?
LCL: Alex Bramley
SSL: Jake Cameron
Name one of Ms Blencowe's pets
Lexie or Mango
Name 2 differences between plant and animal cells
Plant cells have a cell wall
Plant cells have chloroplasts
Plant cells have a large vacuole
Name 3 parts of a chromosome
Telomere, Short arm, Long arm, centromere, sister chromatids
During which phase does the nuclear membrane break down and in which phase does it reform?
Prophase: breaks down
Telophase: reforms
Name the 3 assistant principals of SCSC.
Mr Brown, Ms Campbell, Ms Barney
How many ear piercings does Ms Blencowe have?
8
How do we describe the cell membrane?
Phospholipid Bilayer
What is the name of the protein that DNA winds around to become condensed into chromosomes?
Histones
During which phase in meiosis does crossing over happen and what is the purpose?
It happens during prophase 1 and happens to create genetic variation among the sperm cells and therefore the offspring
What is the address and phone number of SCSC
75 White Street Torquay
5261 6633
How many countries has Ms Blencowe travelled to?
22