1. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?

2. Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
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Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?
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5th Grade Topic 1
5th Grade Topic 2
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4th Grade Topic 3
4th Grade Topic 4
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3rd Grade Topic 5
3rd Grade Topic 6
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2nd Grade Topic 7
2nd Grade Topic 8
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1st Grade Topic 9
1st Grade Topic 10
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3. 5th Grade Topic 1 Question
In a DNA molecule, 20% is thymine. What percentage of the bases are cytosine?

4. 5th Grade Topic 1 Answer
30% is cytosine
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5. 5th Grade Topic 2 Question
What molecule is the anticodon located on?

6. 5th Grade Topic 2 Answer
tRNA
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7. 4th Grade Topic 3 Question
Use the rules of base pairing and figure out the mRNA strand.
DNA: ATG CCA GTC ACT

8. 4th Grade Topic 3 Answer DNA: ATG CCA GTC ACT mRNA: UAC GGU CAG UGA
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9. 4th Grade Topic 4 Question
Why does replication occur in the nucleus?

10. 4th Grade Topic 4 Answer
The nucleus protects the DNA. Since replication is the copying of DNA, it must occur in the nucleus.
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11. 3rd Grade Topic 5 Question
What organelle is responsible for gene expression?

12. The ribosome- the protein factory
3rd Grade Topic 5 Answer
The ribosome- the protein factory
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13. 3rd Grade Topic 6 Question
What type of bond holds the bases together?

14. 3rd Grade Topic 6 Answer
Hydrogen bonds
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15. 2nd Grade Topic 7 Question
What is the building block of DNA and what are the 3 parts to this building block ?

16. 2nd Grade Topic 7 Answer
The building block of DNA is the nucleotide made of 3 parts: sugar, phosphate, and a base.
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17. 2nd Grade Topic 8 Question
What are the names of the 3 scientists that discovered the structure of DNA?

18. Watson, Crick, and Franklin
2nd Grade Topic 8 Answer
Watson, Crick, and Franklin
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19. 1st Grade Topic 9 Question
What is the structure of DNA?

20. 1st Grade Topic 9 Answer
A double helix
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21. 1st Grade Topic 10 Question
What is the function of DNA?

22. To hold genetic information
1st Grade Topic 10 Answer
To hold genetic information
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23. Million Dollar Question Grade Level Topic 11

24. 1,000,000 Question
How would have Darwin have benefitted from knowing about DNA?

25. 1,000,000 Answer
Darwin would have benefitted because he would have understood what is passed on from one generation to the next and that similar organisms have DNA in common.

26. 2,000,000 Question
Why are mutations rare in eukaryotic cells?

27. 2,000,000 Answer Why are mutations rare in eukaryotic cells?
DNA ligase and DNA polymerase proofread DNA, we replicate slowly and take a longer break between births.

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