Genetics Jeopardy!

Genes

100

How many copies of each gene does every person have? 

Everyone has two copies of each gene, one inherited from each parent. 

200

What molecule do genes act as instructions to make? 

Protein 

300

What do many genes together form? 

Chromosomes 

400

What happens to a gene when there is a mutation? 

It prevents one or more of the proteins from working properly. 

500

What is a gene? 

The basic physical and functional unit of heredity. 

DNA

100

What is the small sections of the long chain of DNA made of? 

Genes 

200

What are the DNA base pairs attached to? 

A sugar and phosphate molecule. 

300

About how many genes do humans have? 

Between 20,000 and 25,000. 

400

What are the DNA bases that pair with each other? 

Adenine with Thymine  

Cytosine with Guanine  

500

Where is the DNA located? 

The nucleus 

RNA

100

What does RNA carry? 

RNA carries genetic information that is translated by ribosomes into various proteins. 

200

What are the three main types of RNA involved in protein synthesis? 

mRNA, rRNA, and tRNA 

300

What does RNA serve as? 

It serves as the primary genetic material for viruses. 

400

What are the RNA bases? 

Adenine with Uracil 

Cytosine with Guanine  

500

What are some functions of RNA? 

Coding, decoding, regulating, and expressing genes. 

Meiosis

100

What is meiosis? 

Meiosis is a type of cell division in sexually reproducing organisms that reduces the number of chromosomes in gametes. 

200

What is a diploid? 

A cell with full set of chromosomes. 

300

What is a haploid? 

A cell with half the number of chromosomes. 

400

What's the difference between mitosis and meiosis? 

Mitosis produces two genetically identical "daughter" cells from a single "parent" cell. Meiosis produces cells that are genetically unique from the parent and contain only half as much DNA. 

500

What are the steps of meiosis? 

Meiosis 1 - Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase 

Meiosis 2 - Prophase II, Metaphase II, Anaphase II, and Telophase II 

Mitosis

100

What is mitosis? 

The process by which a cell replicated its chromosomes and then segregates them, producing two identical nuclei in preparation for cell division. 

200

What is the major purpose of mitosis? 

For growth and to replace worn out cells. 

300

What is the name of mitosis cells? 

Somatic 

400

What are the steps of mitosis? 

Prophase 

Metaphase 

Anaphase 

Telophase 

500

What is the acronym for mitosis? 

P.M.A.T. -Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, and Telophase