Cells
Genetics
DNA
Genetic
Disorders
Potpourri
100

This is the powerhouse of the cell

Mitochondria

100

This type of trait will always show up in an organism. 

Dominant 

100

DNA looks like a twisted...

Ladder and/or helix

100

Genetic disorders are caused by errors in genes or ...

Chromosomes 

100

This is Mr. T's middle name.

Robert

200

This is the process of creating new cells.

Mitosis 

200

This is a random change in DNA. It can be good, bad or neutral. 

Mutation

200

DNA is located in the cells...

Nucleus 

200

This genetic disorder is the result of too many chromosomes. 

Down Syndrome

200

This is the city you are in right now

Orange

300

This is the central command center for the cell.

Nucleus

300

Mr. Thatcher inherited this condition from his maternal grandfather.

Male patern baldness

300

This is the full name of DNA

Deoxyribonucleic Acid 

300

This genetic disorder results in blood not creating a critical protein called hemoglobin. 

Sickle Cell Disease 

300

This is the year the first Simpson's episode aired.

1989

400

These parts of a cell act like "messengers" sending information from the nucleus to other parts of the cell.

m-RNA
400

If father is purebred for a trait, and mom is heterozygous for the same trait. What are the chances their baby has the trait?

100%

400

DNA are the directions for building these

Proteins  

400

This new technology may be able to help people with genetic disorders OR it may be used to create "designer babies".

CRISPr

400

This phrase from MST3K is written on Mr. T's water bottle.

I should really just relax.

500

This is the process by which animal cells create energy.

Cellular respiration 

500

Over exposure to ultra violet radiation can lead to genes mutating and creating this disease in humans. 

Skin cancer

500

In DNA Adenine always pairs with this base

Thymine

500

A doctor may use this technique to see if a developing embryo has a genetic disorder. 

Amniocentesis 

500

Many children in the US started talking with British accents after watching this cartoon.

Peppa Pig