What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
Produce Protein
What gene mutation causes a shift in the reading frame?
*100 points per correct answer*
Deletion and Insertion
What do the letters on the outside of a Punnett Square represent?
The alleles of the parents?
Autotrophs are also known as what?
Primary Producers
How many chromosomes does a human gamete cell have?
23
Which organelle is described as a system of folded sacs and interconnected channels, and serves as the site of protein synthesis ?
Endoplasmic Reticulum or ER
Which enzyme links two Okazaki fragments together?
DNA Ligase
If both parents are heterozygous for a trait (Tt), what is the probability of producing a homozygous recessive offspring?
25%
Can photosynthesis occur without sunlight?
No
Which stage of meiosis is described as...
*Centromeres line up randomly at the equator of the cell.
Metaphase 2
Which organelle is a membrane bound sac that breaks down excess, worn out or dangerous substances.
Lysosomes
Sugar deoxyribose
Phosphate
These are the main components of what structure?
DNA structure
In the case of incomplete dominance, what would the phenotype of a red flower (RR) and a white flower (rr) produce?
Pink (Rr)
Cellular respiration occurs in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Because prokaryotes do not have mitochondria the Krebs cycle occurs in the cytoplasm. Where does the electron transport chain occur?
Cell membrane or plasma membrane
Which stage of meiosis is described as...
*Spindles break down
*Chromosomes condense and two nuclei form around them
Telophase 1
Which organelle is descried as long, whiplike projections that aid in locomotion and feeding? What type of cells is this organelle found in?
Flagella. Both, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
What amino acid is produced from the codon GAC
Aspartic acid
How can you distinguish between incomplete dominance and codominance?
Incomplete dominance has a blend while codominance shows both traits distinctly?
What is the formula for cellular respiration
C6H12O6 + 6O2 ---> 6CO2 + 6H2O + 36 ATP
How many times does DNA replicate in Meiosis and when does the DNA replicate?
DNA replicates one time before Meiosis 1.
In eukaryotes, which organelle is DNA usually found in?
In the nucleus
What are three-nucleotide sequence on messenger RNA that codes for a single amino acid
A codon
What does a filled circle represent in a pedigree chart?
A female with the trait
What is the process called when cellular respiration occurs without oxygen
Anaerobic Process
What phase of meiosis is this?
Interphase