DNA
What is DNA?
genetic material
BABIES!
How much of a persons DNA do they get from each parent?
1/2
What is the job of a punnett square?
To show potential offspring of two parents
Name at least 4 PAW Patrol Members
Rocky, Zuma, Sky, Chase, Rubble, Marshall
What part of an organisms cells hold the DNA?
Nucleus
The difference between a chromosome and a gene is?
A chromosome is made up of 2 different genes (one from mom and one from dad)
How many PAIRS of chromosomes does a person usually have?
23
True or False: A punnett square can be used when talking about more than 1 trait.
TRUE!
How many feet from the rim to the free throw line?
15 feet
What are the four letters that make up the bases of DNA?
C, G, T, A
The difference between homozygous and heterozygous is?
Homozygous - same alleles (AA, aa)
Heterozygous - different alleles (Aa)
What is the difference between males and females when talking about chromosomes?
Male - XY
Female - XX
If black is dominant to yellow and I mix two heterozygous individuals, what are the chances of having a yellow baby?
25%
How many chromosomes does a fern have?
1200
What two things make up the backbone of DNA?
Phosphate and Sugar
The difference between genotype and phenotype is?
Genotype is the allele (letter) combination, while phenotype is the physical characteristics.
Name 2 of the four types of mutations that we went over during class!
Insertion
Deletion
Duplication
Inversion
If tall is dominant to short and I mix a homozygous dominant plant with a heterozygous plant, what are the chances of having a tall baby?
50%
What year was the Menomonie Middle School built?
1997
What is the job of the hydrogen bond in DNA?
It holds together the base pairs and allows the DNA to be taken apart and put back together many times while it is being copied.
What does DNA stand for? (you must say the whole name correctly)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
2 Meters!
Tall is dominant to short and I have three pea plants, one homozygous dominant, homozygous recessive and heterozygous. If I want a baby that is short, which pea plant should I NOT use to breed with the others and WHY?
Homozygous dominant because it would make all the babies tall!
What college sport did Ms. B and Mr. Lemke play?
Ms. B: rugby
Mr.Lemke: hockey