DNA
Making Proteins
Mitosis
RNA
What does Daniel prefer?
100
Why does Daniel always refer to DNA as a "Blueprint"?
It is a code which is copied to be used - it is never actually used itself.
100
This organelle is responsible for assembling proteins
The Ribosome
100
What does PMAT stand for?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
100
Do all living things have RNA?
YES
100
Penguins or Horses
Penguins
200
What re the 4 DNA Nitrogen Bases
Adenine - Thymine
Cytosine - Guanine
200
Proteins are made of monomers called...
Amino Acids
200
At what point during mitosis does the nuclear envelope start to break down?
Prophase
(really between prophase and metaphase)
200
What are the 4 Nitrogen Bases found in RNA?
Adenine - Uracil
Cytosine - Guanine
200
Sky Diving or Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving
300
What is the difference between Chromatin and Chromosomes?
Chromatin = Loose
Chromosomes = Tight
300
A codon is...
300
How much time does the cell spend in interphase during its lifetime?
90% of its time
It does:
Cell growth
DNA replication
Cell performs life functions
300
What are the 3 STRUCTURAL differences (meaning its physical parts) between DNA & RNA
RNA is...
- Single Stranded NOT Double Stranded
- Has Uracil NOT Thymine
- has Ribose sugar NOT Deoxyribose
300
Pepperoni Pizza or Veggie Pizza
Veggie Pizza
400
Humans share this percent of DNA with Chimpanzees
97-99%
400
After Translation, what do proteins do?
Complete various jobs around the cell to keep it functioning.
400
How long does cell mitosis take in humans?
About 2 hours
400
What are the 3 types of RNA and what do they do?
(1 word answers will not be accepted)
mRNA = copy of DNA message in nucleus --> Ribosome
tRNA = transfer amino acids to the ribosome
rRNA = anchor mRNA to the ribosome
400
Playing a board game or binge-watching a great show
Playing Board games for days