In: Biology
1. Do all animals have the same number of chromosomes? Why or Why not?
2.In detail, describe the cell cycle, including both the processes that occur during interphase, and mitotic phase.
3.Environment versus genetics, what do you think?
4.Describe the DNA and RNA molecule, including the chemical make-up and functions.
5.How would DNA direct the production of proteins via RNA?
6.Discuss the flow of genetic information.
7.Compare and contrast: no mutation, silent mutation, missense mutation, and nonsense mutation.
8.Using your textbook, what amino acids would be produced by an mRNA with the Sequence: AUG-ACU-UCC-GCU-ACC-UGA-ATT?
9.Do you feel that the safety and ethical concerns have been addressed fully by the scientific community to allow these food materials to enter the food supply?
10.Discuss some of the current day uses of DNA technology.