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Hint	Answer	% Correct
The process that plants use to convert carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into glucose and oxygen.	Photosynthesis	100%
The "powerhouse" of a cell	Mitochondria	75%
A basic microscopic unit of life	Cell	69%
The "command center" of a cell	Nucleus	69%
Double helix-shaped molecule that holds all the genetic information and instructions of all known organisms. Located in the nucleus and mitochrondria.	DNA	63%
The thin structure that holds the shape of all cells. Regulates the entry and exit of nutrients and waste products.	Cell membrane	56%
The green pigment in plants, algae and syanobacteria that is crucial for photosynthesis. Part of the chloroplast.	Chlorophyll	56%
Single stranded nucleic acid present in all living cells acting as an essential intermediate in expressing genetic information.	RNA	56%
The green organelle found in plant and algae cells responsible for photosynthesis.	Chloroplast	50%
	Animalia	44%
An organism that produces its own energy	Autotroph	44%
Protective outer layer of plant, fungi, algae and most prokaryotic cells. Provides structural support, shape and protection.	Cell wall	44%
The gel-like structure containing organelles and structures. It transports, maintains cells shape, stores macromolecules and acts as a host to metabolic processes.	Cytoplasm	44%
Organelle that translates genetic code into amino acids	Ribosome	44%
A-base. Connects to T-base and the U-base in RNA.	Adenine	38%
Three domains of life	Bacteria	38%
Structures made of DNA and protein located in the nucleus that carry genetic information.	Chromosome	38%
C-base. Connects to G-base.	Cytosine	38%
	Fungi	38%
	Genus	38%
Cell organelle located in the cytoplasm responsible for packing and sending proteins and lipids.	Golgi apparatus	38%
G-base. Connects C-base.	Guanine	38%
Second step of the previous process	Citric acid cycle	31%
A sequence of 3 of the things above in an DNA or mRNA molecule	Codon	31%
An organism that cant process its own energy and has to get it elsewhere	Heterotroph	31%
	Kingdom	31%
	Phylum	31%
Network of membranes in cells that is studded with the protein making organelles.	Rough endoplasmic reticulum	31%
Network of tubular membranes in a cell lacking the protein making organelles.	Smooth endoplasmic reticulum	31%
	Species	31%
T-base. Connects to A-base.	Thymine	31%
Second step of the process said.Genetic message in decoded and built into a chain of amino acids. mRNA -> Proteins. Happens in the cytoplasm at the ribosome.	Translation	31%
Alternate version of a specific gene located in the chromosomes locus.	Allele	25%
Metabolic prosess where cells create usable energy	Cellular respiration	25%
	Class	25%
Taxonomic ranks	Domain	25%
	Family	25%
Hormone that lowers blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into the body's cells for energy or storage.	Insulin	25%
Membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells expect red blood cells. Capable of breaking down all types of biological polymeres.	Lysosome	25%
Double membrane barrier in eukaryotic cells "control center" that separates it from the gel-like structure.	Nuclear envelope	25%
Organelle in eukaryotic cells that makes ribosomes. Located in the cells "control center"	Nucleolus	25%
	Order	25%
	Plantae	25%
First step of the above. Genetic code is copied into a portable message. DNA -> mRNA. Happens inside the nucleus.	Transcription	25%
Hormone that triggers the "fight-or-flight" response by increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and energy availability during stress or danger.	Adrenaline	19%
	Archaea	19%
Six kingdoms of life	Archaebacteria	19%
The production of light in organisms through internal chemical reactions	Bioluminescence	19%
Organic polymere that the cell wall consists of. Indigestable for humans.	Cellulose	19%
Cylindrical organelle found in most eukaryotic cells that are important during cell division.	Centriole	19%
Alternate version of a gene that masks the effect of a different variant.	Dominant allele	19%
Hormone that regulates the female reproductive system and promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast growth and hip widening.	Estrogen	19%
	Eubacteria	19%
	Eukarya	19%
The coding parts of the pre-RNA	Exons	19%
The first step of the previous metabolic process	Glycolysis	19%
The non-coding parts of the pre-RNA	Introns	19%
Hormone that regulates the body's circadian rhythm by signaling to the body that it is time to sleep in response to darkness.	Melatonin	19%
Building blocks of nucleic acids containing RNA and DNA.	Nucleotide	19%
	Protista	19%
Alternate version of a gene that gets overwritten by the above.	Recessive allele	19%
Enzyme responsible for transcription. It builds the pre-RNA.	RNA-polymerase	19%
Part of a chromosome that shortens every time mitosis happens.	Telomere	19%
Hormone that regulates the development of male reproductive tissues, promoting secondary sexual characteristics like muscle mass and bone density	Testosterone	19%
Hormone that regulates the body's stress response, increases blood sugar through gluconeogenesis, and suppresses inflammation.	Cortisol	13%
Third and last step of the previous process	Electron transport chain	13%
	Eukaryota	13%
Hunger hormone.	Ghrelin	13%
Anaerobic metabolic prosess where micro organisms convert carbohydrates into energy and lactic acid	Lactic acid fermentation	13%
Regulates long-term energy balance by signaling the brain to inhibit hunger and stimulates fat burning when energy stores are sufficient.	Leptin	13%
Part of a chromosome where alleles are located.	Locus	13%
Processed RNA molecule after splicing.	messenger-RNA	13%
Organic molecules that form the informational component of nucleotides. Purines and Pyrimidines connect to eachother.	Nitrogenous bases	13%
Hormone produced by the hypothalamus. Stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth, triggers milk ejection during breastfeeding, and promotes social bonding, trust, and maternal attachment.	Oxytocin	13%
Two cell classifications	Prokaryota	13%
Two-step biological process where proteins are made by the instructions of DNA.	Protein synthesis	13%
Hormone that regulates mood, sleep, and appetite.	Serotonin	13%
Happens right after transcription. The non-coding parts of the pre-RNA are removed and the coding parts are put together. This results in a complete mRNA	Splicing	13%
Enzyme that protects the above from shortening. Some lobsters have this enzyme.	Telomerase	13%
U-base. Substituses T-base in RNA molecules.	Urasil	13%
Membrane that surrounds the vacuole. Helps managing water regulation and pressure.	Vacuole membrane	13%
Hormone produced by the hypothalamus. Stimulates the kidneys to reabsorb water back into the blood to prevent dehydration and helps regulate blood pressure.	ADH	6%
Hormone produced by the kidneys to stimulate bone marrow to produce erythrocytes	Erythropoietin	6%
Hormone produced and by the anterior pituitary gland. Stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles in women and supports sperm production in men.	FSH	6%
Unprocessed RNA molecule straight after transcription. No splicing has happened yet.	precursor-RNA	6%
Needle-shaped calcium crystals found in many plant cells. Acts as a defense against herbivores.	Raphide crystal	6%
Hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release the hormone above.	Thyreotropin	6%
Hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Regulates the bodys basal metabolic rate, body temperature, and cellular growth and development.	Thyroxin	6%
Colorless plastide in plant cells. Synthesizes and stores starches.	Amyloplast	0%
Long chains of protein monomeres that hold up the cytoskeleton.	Protein filament	0%
Hormone that increases blood calcium levels by stimulating its release from bones, increasing absorption in the gut, and reducing its excretion by the kidneys.	PTH	0%

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