Cells
selectively permeable
What is the name of the technology humans use to alter the genetic instructions in organisms?
genetic engineering
Different finches had different beaks. The types of beaks made a difference in their ability to get food. These traits are called...
adaptations
What does the immune system do?
Protects the body against diseases
What are the girl and boy's names?
Katherine and Steven
Where does protein synthesis take place?
ribosome
What is the name of the process that produces domestic animals and new varieties of plants with traits that are particularly desirable?
ex. dog breeds
selective breeding
The process of separating out mixtures of pigments is called
chromatography
What is a vaccine?
A weakened or dead form of a pathogen
Name one place other than OLQA that I have taught.
ESM High School
ESM South Street
ESM Tuttle
East Islip Elementary
SWR Briacliff
What organelle does photosynthesis occur in?
chloroplast
Define the term mutation
any alteration to the DNA sequence
What is the name of the type of transport when water is moving? Does it require energy?
-osmosis
-no energy
What does a vaccine do to the body?
It stimulates an immune response so the body builds up antibodies against the disease
What year was I born?
1975
What type of cell transport moves from a high to low concentration and does NOT require energy?
Diffusion/ passive transport
What laboratory technique allows scientists to separate bands of DNA molecules according to size?
gel electrophoresis
Which group is affected by the independent variable?
Experimental group
Why are enzymes important for the digestive system? What do they do?
How many times did I go to Dallas this year?
Who did I see the Cowboys play?
3
Patriots, Giants, Greenbay
cellular respiration is performed here and makes what?
-mitochondria
- ATP (energy)
In addition to a phosphate group, a DNA nucleotide could contain
adenine (A), cytosine (C), guanine (G), and thymine (T
What built up in the muscle cells after opening and closing the clothespin for 1 minute?
What do you need to get rid of this waste product?
-lactic acid
- oxygen
Explain how the circulatory and respiratory systems work together.
The respiratory system brings oxygen into the body and the circulatory system transports the oxygen around the body.
Which one of my family members works at St. Anthony's?
My cousin (in law) Emily Larson