Grade 10 science exam DNA and Genetics part 1 Flashcards

1
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What is the structure of DNA

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A double helix made of two strands twisted together.

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2
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What are the 4 nitrogen bases in DNA

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Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G).

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3
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which base pairs match together DNA

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  • Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T)
  • Cytosine (C) pairs with Guanine (G)
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4
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What is the back bone of DNA made up of?

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Sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate molecules.

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5
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What is a nucleotide

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a molecule that is the basic unit of DNA and RNA.

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6
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Where is DNA found in a cell

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In the nucleus (in chromosomes) and in small amounts in mitochondria.

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7
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What is the role of DNA

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It stores genetic information that determines an organism’s traits and directs protein synthesis.

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8
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What is a gene

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A section of DNA that codes for a specific protein.

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9
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How does DNA replicate?

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DNA unzips, and new nucleotides pair with the exposed bases to create two identical strands.

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10
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What is a chromosome

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A long, coiled structure of DNA that contains many genes.

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11
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How many chromosomes do humans have

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46 chromosomes (23 pairs) in each cell.

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12
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What is RNA

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RNA is a single-stranded molecule that helps make proteins. It has uracil (U) instead of thymine (T) and uses ribose sugar.

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13
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What is the function of messenger RNA (mRNA)?

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It carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes for protein synthesis.

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14
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what is the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides (sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base).

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15
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What is a somatic cell

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Body cells that contain the full set of chromosomes (diploid).

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16
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How do somatic cells reproduce?

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Through mitosis (cell division for growth and repair).

17
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What is mitosis

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A type of cell division that produces two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

18
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What happens in metaphase in mitosis

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Chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell.

19
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what happens in anaphase in mitosis

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Chromosomes are pulled apart to opposite sides of the cell.

19
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What is meiosis?

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A type of cell division that creates gametes (sperm and egg cells) with half the number of chromosomes.

19
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How many chromosomes do gametes have?

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23 chromosomes (haploid), half the number of a somatic cell.

20
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Why is meiosis important?

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It creates genetic variation and ensures offspring have the correct chromosome number.

21
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How is meiosis different from mitosis?

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*Mitosis: Produces 2 identical diploid cells for growth/repair.
*Meiosis: Produces 4 unique haploid cells for reproduction.

22
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What is a karyotype

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A picture of all the chromosomes in a cell, arranged in pairs.

23
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What is the purpose of a karyotype?

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To check for chromosome abnormalities, like Down syndrome.

24
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How many chromosomes are in a normal human karyotype?

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46 chromosomes (23 pairs).

25
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what is an allele

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each of two or more alternative forms of a gene that arise by mutation and are found at the same place on a chromosome.