1What will students learn about inheritance?
Genes from our parents make each of us unique
2What are genes?
Parts of DNA that store genetic information
3How does DNA copy itself?
Through base-pairing
4What can changes in DNA cause?
Genetic diseases
5How has Biology helped us with diseases?
By understanding causes, spread, and prevention
6What do the reproductive and endocrine systems do in human reproduction?
They control conception and the menstrual cycle
7What is the role of the male reproductive system?
To produce and deliver sperm
8What is the role of the female reproductive system?
To produce eggs and support pregnancy
9Why is the menstrual cycle important?
It prepares the female body for pregnancy
10What is DNA made of?
A double helix with bases, nucleotides, phosphates, and sugars
11How do we inherit traits from our parents?
Through genes in DNA from both parents
12What is the Watson-Crick model?
A model showing DNA’s shape and how it copies
13What is biotechnology?
Using biology to solve problems, like in medicine or farming
14How can biotechnology affect society?
It has social and ethical impacts
15What types of diseases are studied in this unit?
Infectious and non-infectious
16What is an infectious disease?
A disease caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi, or protozoa
17How does a virus infect a cell?
By entering and using the cell to make copies
18What are the immune system’s three lines of defense?
Physical barriers, inflammation, and immune response
19What do vaccines do?
They protect us from diseases
20What are some views on immunization?
Some support it for health; others oppose it for personal reasons
21What do antibiotics do?
They treat bacterial infections