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Unit 2 Vocabulary Development Mr. Hefti – Pulaski Biology The Fly Swatter Game
Unit 2 Vocabulary DevelopmentMr. Hefti – Pulaski Biology
The Fly Swatter Game
Instructions
1. Split class into two teams2. Students from each team compete
head-to-head3. Students uses fly swatter to touch
correct vocab term4. Student with first correct response
earns point for team
Process of isolating a gene from the DNA of one organism and transferring it to the
DNA of another organism.
Insertion
Genetic engineering
Selectivebreeding
Trait
Haploid cell that participates in fertilization by fusing with another
haploid cell.
Gene
Allele
Gamete
DNA
Mutation that omits nucleotides to the genetic code.
Insertion
Heredity
Substitution
Deletion
Reproduction that involves only one parent and results in genetically identical
offspring.
Sexual reproduction
Selective breeding
Asexual reproduction
Recombination
Female sex cell.
Gene
Egg cell
Sperm
Trait
Mutation that replaces certain nucleotides with other nucleotides in the
genetic code.
Insertion
Heredity
Substitution
Deletion
The rule stating that in DNA A on one strand always pairs with T on the opposite
strand and G always pairs with C.
10% rule
20% rule
Base-pairing rule
Acid-pairing rule
Structure made of DNA and associated proteins on which genes are located.
Ribosome
Chromosome
Insertion
Mutation
An alternative form of a gene.
Allele
Trait
Gamete
DNA
Transmission of genetic traits from parent(s) to offspring.
Expression
Replication
Heredity
Mutation
Sequence of nucleotides that specifies the amino acid sequence of a protein.
Genetic code
Morse code
Genetic engineering
Selective breeding
Genetically determined feature that is expressed by an organism such as height
or hair color.
Gene
Allele
Trait
Sperm
Breeding offspring with certain traits in hopes of producing offspring with
desirable traits.
Gene splicing
Genetic engineering
Bioengineering
Selective breeding
Showing certain traits.
Mutation
Expression
Replication
Insertion
Mutation that adds extra nucleotides to the genetic code.
Insertion
Heredity
Substitution
Deletion
The additional mixing of genetic material from gametes which results in a unique
combination of genes.
Resolution
Recombination
Replication
Regeneration
Reproduction in which gametes from opposite sexes or mating types unite to
form a zygote.
Base-pairing rules
Genetic engineering
Sexual reproduction
Asexual reproduction
Change in the DNA of a gene or chromosome.
Replication
Allele
Gamete
Mutation
Male gamete.
Egg cell
Testes
Sperm
Mitosis
Section of a chromosome that code for a protein or RNA molecule.
Mutation
Gene
Nucleus
Haploid
The process of copying a DNA template strand.
Mutation
Nucleotide
Replication
Mimicry
