BIO 1500 LAB PRACTICAL KAHOOT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The principle of __ states the the simplest explanation of how things work is usually
the best - ANSWER-Parsimony
When plotting data on a graph which axis does the dependent variable go on? -
ANSWER-y-axis
What is the correct order of the stages in PCR - ANSWER-Denaturation, annealing,
extension
During what step of PCR does Taq DNA polymerase add new nucleotides to the
template strand? - ANSWER-Extension
True or False: The null hypothesis is the negative statement that the scientist is
trying to disprove - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are products of cellular respiration? - ANSWER-carbon
dioxide, water, ATP
In gel electrophoresis, will the shorter or longer pieces of DNA move faster through
the gel? - ANSWER-Shorter
What moves DNA through the gel during electrophoresis? - ANSWER-electricity
True or false: Focal plane decreases with increasing magnification - ANSWER-True
True or false: A denatured enzyme can catalyze a reaction - ANSWER-False
A genetic cross between two organisms that possess three separate traits is called a
__ cross - ANSWER-trihybrid cross
The genetic composition of an individual is known as? - ANSWER-Genotype
The most ideal color of light for green leaves to absorb would be ___ while the least
ideal would be ___ - ANSWER-ideal red, least ideal green
Most enzymes found in humans have an optimum temperature of what? - ANSWER-
20C-40C
True or False: Tonicity is the measure of osmotic pressure - ANSWER-True
How many microliters are in a milliliter - ANSWER-1,000
What does PCR stand for? - ANSWER-Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The principle of __ states the the simplest explanation of how things work is usually
the best - ANSWER-Parsimony
When plotting data on a graph which axis does the dependent variable go on? -
ANSWER-y-axis
What is the correct order of the stages in PCR - ANSWER-Denaturation, annealing,
extension
During what step of PCR does Taq DNA polymerase add new nucleotides to the
template strand? - ANSWER-Extension
True or False: The null hypothesis is the negative statement that the scientist is
trying to disprove - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are products of cellular respiration? - ANSWER-carbon
dioxide, water, ATP
In gel electrophoresis, will the shorter or longer pieces of DNA move faster through
the gel? - ANSWER-Shorter
What moves DNA through the gel during electrophoresis? - ANSWER-electricity
True or false: Focal plane decreases with increasing magnification - ANSWER-True
True or false: A denatured enzyme can catalyze a reaction - ANSWER-False
A genetic cross between two organisms that possess three separate traits is called a
__ cross - ANSWER-trihybrid cross
The genetic composition of an individual is known as? - ANSWER-Genotype
The most ideal color of light for green leaves to absorb would be ___ while the least
ideal would be ___ - ANSWER-ideal red, least ideal green
Most enzymes found in humans have an optimum temperature of what? - ANSWER-
20C-40C
True or False: Tonicity is the measure of osmotic pressure - ANSWER-True
How many microliters are in a milliliter - ANSWER-1,000
What does PCR stand for? - ANSWER-Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
