Genetics
Molecules containing the genetic information needed to form a living organism.
What is DNA?
A group of organisms of the same species in the same region.
What is a population?
This molecule is produced by the mitochondria to provide energy to the cell.
What is ATP?
The average score for a student who takes the MCAT exam.
What is 500?
Drs. King, Ballenger, and Holt will be going to this island for study abroad next semester.
What is Andros Island?
There are 23 pairs of these in the human genome.
What are chromosomes?
The “young” form of an organism before it reaches maturity.
What is a larva?
This tail/whip-like structure allows some cells to move independently.
What is a flagella?
Aspiring dentists must complete this exam for admission into most dental schools.
What is the DAT?
These classes cover different subtopics in biology (List one).
What is Cell Biology , Ecology, or Genetics?
A diagram showing an evolutionary ancestor and its evolutionary descendants.
What is a phylogenetic tree?
Species that occur naturally in an area.
What are native species?
These proteins catalyze biochemical reactions in the cell.
What are enzymes?
DPT programs for aspiring physical therapists last for this many years.
What is 3 years?
This metal makes most mollusks blood blue, instead of the red like in vertebrates.
What is copper?
The change of a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.
What is a point mutation?
An interaction between two organisms that benefits one and does not affect the other.
What is commensalism?
This classification of organism does not need oxygen to for growth.
What are anaerobes/anaerobic organisms?
This organization is responsible for administering the MCAT for pre-medical students.
What is the AAMC?
Carrots can cause malnutrition in rabbits due their high content in.
What is sugar/carbohydrates?
This enzyme “unzips” DNA prior to replication.
What is DNA helicase?
The term for the maximum maintainable population in an area.
What is carrying capacity?
This classification of unicellular organisms is defined by its ability to make its own energy using energy from light.
What are photoautotrophs?
The number of veterinary schools in Georgia.
What is one?
This Celtic pagan holiday was/is the origin of Halloween.
What is Samhain?