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What is a device that allows for the introduction of genetic material into new organisms?

  • Microscope
  • Gene gun (correct)
  • PCR machine
  • Centrifuge

Pollen consists of what type of cells?

  • Nutrients
  • Cells that carry male DNA (correct)
  • Enzymes
  • Female DNA

Changes to what can occur naturally or artificially through substances known as mutagens?

  • The embryo
  • PCR machine
  • Gene gun
  • Genetic material (correct)

What is the outgrowth of the ovary of a seed plant that encloses an embryo?

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What is the most basic unit of heredity?

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What kind of proteins play a key role in facilitating biological processes within cells?

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What is the complete genetic blueprint of a living organism called?

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What is a significant outcome of using the gene gun in modern biology?

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Which statement best describes the Present Simple tense?

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What is the correct form of the Present Continuous tense?

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Which of the following is an example of the Present Perfect tense?

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What does the term 'biotechnology' refer to?

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Which verb form is correct for the subject 'He' in the Present Continuous?

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Which of the following statements correctly uses the Present Simple tense?

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What is defined as a hybrid in biology?

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Which word refers to the genetic material in all cells?

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Which auxiliary verb is used for the subject 'he' in Present Simple Tense questions?

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What type of adverbs indicate how often an action occurs?

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Where are point of time adverbs usually placed in a sentence?

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Which of the following is an example of a universal truth expressed in the Present Simple Tense?

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Which sentence correctly uses a frequency adverb?

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Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the Present Simple Tense?

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When forming interrogative sentences in Present Simple Tense, what comes before the subject?

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Which of the following sentences uses Present Simple Tense to describe a routine activity?

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What do calories provide for animals to live and move?

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What is the official definition of a calorie?

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How many grams of protein provide energy equivalent to 4 calories?

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What are the main components of food that contain calories?

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What does the prefix 'kilo' signify in terms of measurement?

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What happens to excess calories that are not used by the body during activity?

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What occurs when a person consistently consumes fewer calories than needed?

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Why do all living creatures require food?

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Which Wh-question would you use to inquire about someone's name?

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Which Wh-question would you use to ask about a person's location?

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What type of question would you ask to know the reason behind an action?

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When would you use the Wh-question 'Which'?

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What Wh-question is appropriate for asking about the specific time of an event?

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Which Wh-question is suitable for inquiring about the characteristics of an object?

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Which Wh-question would you ask if you want to know how someone is feeling?

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To find out what someone prefers among options, which Wh-question should you use?

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What serves as the genetic material found in all cells and many viruses?

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What are enzymes known to do within cells?

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What is the complete genetic blueprint of a living organism called?

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Which verb form is used to create the present perfect tense?

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When is the present perfect tense used according to its rules?

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What type of actions does the present perfect tense indicate if they began in the past and continue into the present?

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Which of the following markers is commonly used with the present perfect tense?

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In the present perfect tense, which of these sentences correctly illustrates the usage?

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Flashcards

Present Simple Tense

Used to describe ongoing or continuous feelings and emotions.

Present Continuous Tense

Used to describe a temporary action currently happening.

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Genetic material of cells and some viruses, encoding genetic information.

Pollen

Male DNA carriers in seed plants.

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Biotechnology

Biological techniques applied to research and product development.

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Cultivar

International equivalent of a plant variety.

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Hybrid

Plant or seed produced by controlled cross-pollination, not natural.

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Present Simple Interrogative

Using "do" or "does" before the subject to ask a question in the simple present tense.

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Present Simple Tense

Describes habitual actions, routines, or facts.

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Routine Activities

Activities that happen regularly, daily, weekly, etc.

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Universal Truths

Facts that are always true, unchanging.

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Habits

Actions that occur frequently, but not necessarily on a set schedule.

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Frequency Adverbs

Words that describe how often something happens (always, usually, often, etc.).

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Point of Time Adverbs

Words that describe when an action happens (today, tomorrow, every Monday, etc.).

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DNA's function

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the genetic material found in cells and many viruses.

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Enzyme function

Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in cells.

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Genome

The complete set of genetic instructions in an organism.

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Present Perfect Tense: general use

Describes actions completed at an unspecified time in the past, but the effect is still relevant now.

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Present Perfect with "just"

Indicates an action that ended very recently.

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Present Perfect: unfinished actions

Used for actions or states that started in the past and continue to the present.

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Present Perfect: repeated actions

Used to express actions that occurred multiple times but unspecified time.

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Calorie

A unit of energy stored in food, providing fuel for living organisms to survive and move.

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Kilocalorie (Calorie)

1,000 calories; a unit of energy used to measure food Calories.

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Food Energy

The energy provided by food, measured in Calories.

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Weight Gain

Occurs when a person consumes more calories than their body uses.

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Weight Loss

Occurs when a person consumes fewer calories than their body uses.

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Calorie Measurement

A measure of energy, not weight, distance, or volume.

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Kilocalorie Definition

Amount of energy needed to raise 1 Kilogram of water by 1 degree Celsius.

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Protein Calories

4 Calories per gram.

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Fat Calories

9 Calories per gram.

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Carbohydrate Calories

4 Calories per gram.

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Wh-questions

Questions used to ask for information (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, which, how).

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Who question

Asks about a person.

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Where question

Asks about a place.

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When question

Asks about time or an event.

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Why question

Asks for a reason.

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What question

Asks about a thing or an object.

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Which question

Asks about a choice or option.

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How question

Asks about the way or manner of something.

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How question (method)

Asks about a method or process.

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How question (age)

Asks about age.

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Example of How question

An example illustrating how a 'how' question is used to inquire about a process.

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Biology

The scientific study of life and living organisms, encompassing fields that explore structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living things.

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Reproduction (in seed plants)

The intricate process where male and female cells unite to create new life in seed plants.

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Pollen

Cells carrying male DNA in seed plants, crucial for fertilization.

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Ovule

An outgrowth found in the ovary of a seed plant that encloses the embryo.

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DNA

Genetic material found in cells and many viruses, carrying instructions for life processes.

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Gene

The basic unit of heredity dictating physical traits and biological functions.

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Genome

The complete genetic blueprint of a living organism, composed of all genes.

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Enzymes

Vital proteins that accelerate chemical reactions within cells.

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Gene gun

A device used to introduce genetic material into new organisms.

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Question 1

The Gene gun is a device that allows scientists to introduce genetic material into new organisms.

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Question 2

Pollen consists of cells that carry male DNA in seed plants.

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Question 3

Changes to genetic material can occur naturally or artificially through substances called mutagens.

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Question 4

The ovule is an outgrowth of the ovary of a seed plant that encloses the embryo.

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Question 5

The gene is the most basic unit of heredity. It dictates physical traits and biological functions.

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Study Notes

Lecture One

  • Topic: Lecture One, School of Biotechnology
  • Subject matter: Formulas, equations, and concepts relating to physics and biology.

Vocabulary

  • Topic: Vocabulary
  • Subject matter: Words from the text, potentially related to biology, biotechnology, or related scientific fields.

Definitions

  • Topic: Definitions of terms
  • Subject matter: Words and their definitions, primarily focusing on biological or scientific concepts

Lecture One cont.

  • Topic: Lecture One concepts
  • Subject matter: Biological concepts and terms, likely including specific organisms

Reading

  • Topic: Reading Material, likely pertaining to the study of Biotechnology
  • Subject matter: Text on biotechnology's role, its importance, and examples.

Reading and Questions

  • Topic: Science, Technology, and Biology
  • Subject matter: Discussion of biotechnology's use of living organisms in problem solving and improvements.

Questions and Answers

  • Topic: Questions about Biotechnology
  • Subject matter: Different aspects of the subject. Specific questions about topics such as the components that combine to make up biotechnology.

Grammar

  • Topic: Grammar
  • Subject matter: Information about and practice with the Present Simple tense, including examples and exercises with the tense.

Tenses

  • Topic: Present Continuous
  • Subject matter: Explanation and examples of using and forming the Present Continuous Tense, including affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.

Lecture Two

  • Topic: Lecture Two
  • Subject matter: Likely covers new biological concepts or expands on prior material.

Vocabulary cont.

  • Topic: Vocabulary
  • Subject matter: Vocabulary related to Lecture Two's new concepts.

Definitions cont.

  • Topic: Definitions cont.
  • Subject matter: Definitions of new vocabulary from Lecture Two.

Reading cont.

  • Topic: Biological concepts
  • Subject matter: New reading materials, with emphasis on biological concepts.

Biology

  • Topic: What is Biology?
  • Subject matter: Definition of a study of life and examples related to the study of reproduction.

Molecular Level Biology

  • Topic: Molecular level of biology
  • Subject matter: Description of mechanisms that take place at the molecular level, including DNA and enzymes.

Questions & Answers cont.

  • Topic: Questions
  • Subject matter: Further questions, likely about the material already presented, or testing familiarity with the presented information.

Definitions and Further Understanding

  • Topic: Glossary
  • Subject matter: Terms and their definitions to foster a deeper understanding of the topics presented.

Grammar cont

  • Topic: Grammar
  • Subject matter: Wh-questions, including examples and practice using Wh-words (who, what, when, where, why, which, how). Example questions and potential answers.

Further Questions

  • Topic: Additional Questions
  • Subject matter: Exercises, likely consisting of questions related to the different topics covered so far.

Wh-Questions

  • Topic: Grammar
  • Subject matter: Discussion on clarifying how to use different parts of the subject matter. Includes examples and practice to solidify the use of Wh-Questions, with possible answers.

Additional Practice Questions

  • Topic: Application of concepts
  • Subject matter: Further exercises and practice questions relating to the study notes for application of learned concepts.

Calories

  • Topic: Calories
  • Subject matter: Information on calories, their scientific definition, functions, and implications.

Food Composition

  • Topic: Food Composition
  • Subject matter: Description of food components and the role of calories, fats, protein, and carbohydrates in the body..

Additional Practice Questions cont.

  • Topic: Application of concepts cont.
  • Subject matter: Further exercises and practice questions relating to the study notes for application of learned concepts.

Can and Could

  • Topic: Grammar
  • Subject matter: Explanation and practice in using "can" and "could" for present and past situations and polite requests.

Additional Questions Practice

  • Topic: Question Practice
  • Subject matter: Additional exercises based on prior questions in the study material.

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