PLTW: Biomed Final Year 1
Five Pieces of evidence the might be obtained at a crime scene? correct answersfingerprints, shoe prints,
DNA, blood stains, and weapons
The relationship between DNA, chromosomes, nucleotides, and genes: correct answersa chromosome is
folded up DNA. DNA has a double helix form, and sections of DNA are called genes. Genes are made up
of many nucleotides.
Parts of a nucleotide: correct answersdeoxyribose sugar, phosphate, and nitrogen base
The four bases of DNA: correct answersguanine-cytosine & thymine-adenine
Which base is not present in RNA? correct answersthymine isn't and is replaced w/ uracil
The job of restriction enzymes: correct answersto cut DNA at specific sequences
What does gel electrophoresis do? correct answersseparates DNA based on size
Which way does DNA run on the gel? correct answersit runs down the gel, towards the positive end.
How does DNA differ from person to person? correct answersthe bases and # of bases aren't the same
What does it mean to have Type 1 diabetes? correct answerswhen your body can't produce insulin
because your body's immune system attacks them. It can't be cured and is usually inherited.
Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes: correct answersweight loss, hunger, fatigue, thirst, and frequent urination
