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Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD JEOPARDY! DNA RNA Trans… Procedures Mutations ??????

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Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD DNA is made from long chains of these…

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD ____ ________ produces two identical strands of DNA.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Name the four nitrogenous bases that DNA contains. (full names or abbreviations).

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD All nucleotides have these three components.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD These nuclear structures are composed of tightly wound strands of DNA.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Making RNA from DNA is this process..

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Instead of ___________, RNA contains the nitrogenous base ____________. (full names!)

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD While DNA contains a _________ strand, RNA is a __________ strand.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD This type of RNA contains the actual genetic code which will be translated into amino acids. Daily Double!!!

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Anticodons are contained on this type of RNA.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD These structures are the sites of translation.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD mRNA is able to leave the _________ in order for translation to occur.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Transcription is the production of _____ from _____.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD To produce four amino acids, this many RNA bases must be translated.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD This DNA strand would be transcribed into what?: GCTATAGGC

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD This procedure uses an electrical current to separate DNA into different sized fragments.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Name one practical application of DNA fingerprinting.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD DNA strands are cut at specific sequences using these.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD In a classic example of genetic engineering, a human gene is spliced into bacteria to produce this…

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Many studies in humans (some unethical) have used _______ ______ to learn more about how genes are expressed differently based on environment.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD A mutation is a random and spontaneous change in these… Daily Double!!!

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Name one environmental factor that can cause mutations.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Mutations are only passed on to offspring if they occur in these structures.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD I love labs  I love abs Is an example of this type of mutation.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Trisomy 21 (three chromosomes in the 21 st position) is better known as __________ Syndrome.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Name the DNA bases which are complementary to this strand : ACTGGACTC Daily Double!!!

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD DNA replications must take place before _________ or ___________ cell division can occur.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD ______________ is the enzyme responsible for adding new bases to a growing RNA strand.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD Name or describe one disorder that affects the 23 rd pair of human chromosomes.

Template by Bill Arcuri, WCSD The himalayan rabbit’s ability to change its fur color in different temperatures is an example genes being “turned on” in response to _____________.