1.  Define biotechnology.   2.  Define genetic engineering.   3.  Define the following and explain how they areused in Biotechnology:   A.  Restriction Enzymes   B.  Gel Electrophoresis   C.  DNA Sequencing   D.  PCR   4.  A.  Why are primers important in PCR?        B.  What enzyme is used in PCR?  Why […]

1. Draw a diagram of the cell cycle, labeling Interphase and the Mitotic Phase.   Label G1, S, and G2 phases.   Label Mitosis and Cytokinesis.   2. List the phases of the cell cycle you labeled on the diagram above. Describe what happens during e   phase (G1, S, G2, Mitosis and Cytokinesis)   […]

1. Draw what happens at each stage of Meiosis. Include all stages of both Meiosis I and Meiosis II.   Start with two homologous pairs of replicated chromosomes.   Be sure to show how the chromosomes line up at each stage and what is separated at each stage.   Include crossing over in Prophase I […]

1.Why did National Geographic choose Queens, New York to do their DNA sampling experiment?   2.How many people have given their DNA to this project?   3.What can DNA from cheek swabs tell people about their ancestors?   4.When did the first Homo sapiens live in Africa?   5. Why are humans so physically varied […]

There are four levels of protein folding: primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.  The four levels are represented in the diagram to the right. To what level of folding does each of the following correspond?       Primary Structure:   Secondary Structure:   Tertiary Structure:   Quaternary Structure:   Tertiary structure       Primary […]

The purpose of this assignment is not to write a book on a genetically modified organism (GMO).  I want you to choose a GMO that you are interested in (or possibly never heard of) and learn something about it.  I would also like you to understand, and be able to explain to me, the technology […]

Define the Following A.  Transcription   B.  Exons   C.  Codon   D.  Ribosome   E.  Anticodon   F.  tRNA   G.  Genetic Code   H.  RNA Polymerase   I.  rRNA   J. mRNA   K. Translation   L.  Introns   M.  Splicing   14           A.  What is the central dogma […]

All packaged foods are required to display food labels that display the food’s nutrition facts.  You can also find nutrition facts and labels for prepared foods from restaurants and fast food chains on their websites.  Many people do not understand how to read food labels, and most people do not bother to read them!  In […]

Eyes of Nye Cloning Assignment   Go to the following link and answer the questions below as you watch the video.     1.  A living thing genetically identical to another living thing is a     .   2.  Clones are offspring produced without?          3. In asexual reproduction, all of the […]

1.            Define ecology.  What are the four types of ecology discussed in the text?   2.            What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?    3.            List and describe the 4 abiotic factors that are essential to life.   […]