Module #7 Vocab.

Question 1

Antibodies

Answer 1

Specialized proteins that aid in destroying infectious agents.

Question 2

Anticodon

Answer 2

A three- nucleotide base sequence on tRNA.

Question 3

Centromere

Answer 3

The reign that joins two sister chromatids.

Question 4

Chromosome

Answer 4

DNA coiled around and supported by proteins , found in the nucleus of the cell.

Question 5

Codon

Answer 5

A sequence of three nucleotide bases on mRNA that refers to a specific amino acid.

Question 6

Diploid cell

Answer 6

A cell with chromosomes that come in homologous pairs.

Question 7

Diploid number (2n)

Answer 7

The total number of chromosomes in a diploid cell

Question 8

Environmental factors

Answer 8

Those “ nonbiological “ factors that are involved in a person’s surroundings such as the nature of the person’s parents,the person’s friends,and the Preston’s behavioral choices.

Question 9

Gametes

Answer 9

Haploid cells (n) produced by diploid cells (2n) for the purpose of sexual reproduction.

Question 10

Gene

Answer 10

A section of DNA that codes for the production of a protein or a portion of a protein, thereby causing a trait.

Question 11

Genetic factors

Answer 11

The general guideline of traits determined by a person’s DNA

Question 12

Genetics

Answer 12

The science that studies how characteristics get passed from parent to offspring

Question 13

Haploid cell

Answer 13

A cell that has only one representative of each chromosome pair.

Question 14

Haploid number (n)

Answer 14

The number of homologous pairs in a diploid cell.

Question 15

Interphase

Answer 15

The time interval between cellular reproduction.

Question 16

Karyotype

Answer 16

The figure produced when the chromosomes of a species during metaphase are arranged according to their homologous pairs.

Question 17

Meiosis

Answer 17

The process by which a diploid (2n) call forms gametes (n).

Question 18

Messenger RNA

Answer 18

The RNA that performs transcription.

Question 19

Mitosis

Answer 19

A process of asexual reproduction in eukaryotic cells.

Question 20

Mother Cell

Answer 20

A cell ready to begin reproduction, containing duplicated DNA and centrioles.

Question 21

Spiritual Factors

Answer 21

The factors in a person’s life that are determined by the quality of his or her relationship with God.

Question 22

Vaccine

Answer 22

A weakened or inactive version of a pathogen that stimulates the body’s production of antibodies which can aid in destroying the pathogen.

Question 23

Virus

Answer 23

A non-cellular infectious agent that has two characteristics: (1) it has material (RNA or DNA) inside a protective protein coat. (2) it cannot reproduce on its own.