Protein
DNA and Genes
Micro Organism
Fungal Detection Reagent
iGEM Competition
100

Give a function of protein in the human body

Transport

Structural support

Immune

Enzyme

Hormone

Receptor

Storage

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100

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribosomal Nucleotide Acid 脱氧核糖核酸

100

What cause AIDs 艾滋病?

HIV 人类免疫缺陷病毒

100

Who can use our product?

Researchers and doctors

100

What fields does iGEM cover?

Biology

Education

Business

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200

What are proteins made of (smallest units)?

Amino acids

200

What is a gene?

Strand of DNA coding for protein

200

Which one is the smallest microbe?

Virus vs. Bacteria vs. Fungus

Virus

200
How long it take for the reaction to finish?

1-2 hours

200

What do teams have to turn in?

Promotion video and wiki

300

What is the name of 3D structure of protein?

Tertiary structure

300

Which scientist is credited with discovering the structure of the DNA molecule?

Francis Crick

300

Give me a type of fungus

酵母菌属(Yeast)

霉菌(Mold)

白色念珠菌(Candida albicans)

真菌子囊菌(Basidiomycota)

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300

What is the preserving condition?

Cold

300

What is the full name of iGEM?

International Genetic Engineering Machine competition

400

What is insulin 胰岛素?

A protein that can decrease blood sugar level by promoting cells and liver to absorb glucose 葡萄糖

400

The four bases of DNA are ACTG, pair them up by two

A-T, C-G

400

Do fungus have cell wall (细胞壁)?

Yes

400
Tell me the advantages of our product

Healthy

Accurate

Environmental friendly

Cheap

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400
How many people are there for one team?

15-20

500

What is the relation of DNA and protein?

Protein can be translated from DNA sequence

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500

Describe central dogma

DNA can be transcribed into RNA, RNA can be translated into protein

500

Which microorganism is responsible for causing malaria 疟疾?

Plasmodium 疟原虫

500

Tell me the disadvantages of our product

Long reaction

Cold storage

Sterile environment 无菌环境

500

How many people are participating in this year's competition?

4000+