Part of the cell that contains genetic information.

Used to transport materials within a cell and modifies proteins.

Synthesizes proteins.

Membranes that package and distribute proteins

Uses energy from food molecules to produce high-energy compounds.

Found in plant cells; contains chlorophyll

Which answer correctly lists the stages of mitosis from beginning to end?

What must occur BEFORE mitosis can begin?

What types of cells undergo the process of mitosis?

What does the word "diploid" mean?

You have one toe cell at the beginning of a cycle of mitosis. How many cells do you have after the process ends?

Which word means "having half the number of chromosomes, or having one set of chromosomes?"

Which of the following are gametes? (pick two)

What process occurs when an egg cell and a sperm cell come together to create a zygote?

What two processes cause genetic variation or diversity in organisms?

We discussed four important DNA bases. Which answer correctly describes how these bases pair together?

A change in a DNA sequence is called a

Mutations that can be passed down to offspring occur in what kinds of cells?

Mutations that are NOT passed down to offspring occur in what kind of cells?

Fertilization that occurs between sperm and egg cells is called

Sometimes, an organism can reproduce through mitosis. An example is the paramecium. What kind of reproduction occurs when an organism splits into two identical cells?

Different forms of the same gene

Strands of DNA and protein

Having the same alleles for a trait

Piece of DNA that tells about a specific trait

The allele form that always expresses itself over another

Physical characteristic of an organism

Having different alleles for a trait

The specific genes an organism has

What do the letters INSIDE a Punnet square represent?

Camelias are flowers grown in South Mississippi. They come in many different colors. If a camelia flower is heterozygous for red and white traits, and neither trait is dominant, which word would describe this pattern of inheritance?

For a certain breed of chicken, the trait for color is controlled by codominance. A purebred black chicken (B) is crossed with a purebred white chicken (W). The offspring are 100% black and white checkered color. What is this pattern of inheritance called?

Traits that are carried on the X or Y gene are inherited differently by males and females. What are these traits called?

The intentional breeding of organisms to produce offspring with specific traits is called

What term describes the insertion of a gene from one organism into the DNA of another organism?

What is the correct definition of gene therapy?

There are many factors that can affect gene expression. Some of these factors include temperature, light exposure, drugs, and chemicals. What are these factors called?

Dolly was the first successfully cloned sheep. Which sentence correctly describes the donor sheep AND Dolly?

What is one reason that explains the possible differences between Dolly and her donor's physical appearance or behavior?

processes in which organisms with traits well-suited to their environment survive and reproduce at a greater rate than less well-adapted organisms in the same environment

struggle for survival when a growing population causes scarcity of resources

changes in DNA of individuals in a population

the ability to survive and reproduce in a specific environment

the remains of dead organisms

The similarities and differences in amino acid sequences between organisms

Structures in different organisms having similar bone structure

In the early stages of development, dogs, pigs, and humans resemble each other.

Structures that have reduced in size because they no longer serve an important function (example: your appendix)

Darwin studied finches on the Galapagos Islands. He noticed that their head and beak structures were different. Why were these structures different?