Evolution
Genetics Pt. 1
Genetics Pt. 2
Cells + Physiology
Random
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What is natural selection?
Organisms that are best suited for their environments go on to survive and reproduce the most.
100
Blue scales are dominant to pink scales. If a fish's genotype is Bb, then what color will their scales be?
Blue
100
What does A pair with in mRNA?
U or Uracil
100
What is the role of the nucleus?
It acts as the brain of the cell, sending signals to all other organelles.
100
What is the tallest animal in the world?
Giraffe
200
Which of the following is an example of an adaptation?
A) Camouflage
B) Bird beaks suited for the foods they eat
C) Moths blending into the darkened trees
D) All of the above
D) All of the above
200
Provide an example of a homozygous recessive genotype AND and heterozygous genotype.
Homozygous recessive example: tt
Heterozygous example: Tt
200
What is the difference between DNA and RNA's structure?
RNA: single stranded, ribose sugar, uracil base
DNA: double stranded, deoxyribose sugar, thymine base
200
True or false: Pregnancy contractions are an example of negative feedback.
False
200
True or false: I was a nickelodeon kid growing up.
False, I was a Disney channel kid.
300
What's a vestigial structure?
A structure that has no purpose. It is still present in our bodies because it does not impact our survivability (fitness level).
300
If a turtle whose heterozygous for round scales (Rr) mates with a turtle with square scales (rr), what are the chances they will have a baby with square scales?
50% chance rr
300
What amino acid do I get from the tRNA: GCG
Ala
300
Why is it important for organelles to work together?
They all rely on each other to perform a job. If one organelle isn't functioning then it hurts all the others.
300
Complete the trio: (Jonas Brother)
Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and _______ Jonas
Kevin
400
In embryology, how do we determine which organisms are most closely related to one another?
The more closely an organism resembles another, (especially as they further develop) the more likely it is they share a common ancestor.
400
A mom with type O blood has a baby with husband who has type B homozygous blood. Is it possible for them to have a baby with type O blood?
No, they would all be type B heterozygous.
400
Which mutation is shown below?
Original DNA: ACT TGA CCG ACG
Mutated DNA: ACT TGA GCC ACG
A) substitution
B) deletion
C) inversion
D) duplication
Inversion
400
What is the purpose of mitosis?
To make 2 identical body cells to replace dead or worn out cells.
400
True or False: Mr. Figueroa is trustworthy.
FALSE!!!
500
Why are finches an example of natural selection?
Finches are an example of natural selection because they evolved different beaks based on the different foods available to them on the island.
500
Let's use the letter A. What would the genotypes of the NONSHADED individuals be?
aa
500
How do genetic disorders impact someone's family planning?
It can make individuals sterile or have a risk of passing on the genetic mutation.
500
What happens during G1?
The cell grows and more copies of organelles are made.
500
What is my username whenever we play Blooket?
Shrimp