Genetics and athletic performance (HL)

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What is the focus of cell biology?

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What is the focus of cell biology?

The structure and function of cells, the basic units of life.

What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

Mitochondria.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype is the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the observable traits.

What gene variant is associated with muscle fiber types?

ACTN3 gene.

What is the significance of altitude training for athletes?

It increases red blood cell production.

What does VO2 Max indicate?

It is a key indicator of aerobic fitness.

What is the process of transcription?

The conversion of DNA to mRNA.

What is lactic acid fermentation?

An anaerobic pathway in muscles during intense exercise.

What is the role of photosynthesis in plants?

It is the process of energy production in plants.

What is the purpose of meiosis?

To create genetic diversity through reduction division.

What is natural selection?

The survival and reproduction of the fittest.

What are polygenic traits?

Traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors.

How does diet influence athletic performance?

A balanced diet enhances recovery and performance.

What is thermoregulation?

The process of maintaining body temperature.

What is the function of ribosomes?

They are involved in protein synthesis.

What is the relationship between exercise and physical capabilities?

Training regimens impact physical capabilities.

What is the role of soil minerals in plant growth?

They affect the quality of food produced.

What is the significance of genetic variation?

It contributes to differences in DNA among individuals.

What is the impact of lifestyle on athletic performance?

Habits such as sleep and stress management can affect performance.

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

It consists of the heart and blood vessels, crucial for circulation.

What is the role of actin and myosin in muscles?

They are essential proteins for muscle contraction.

What is the process of translation?

The conversion of mRNA to protein, involving ribosomes and tRNA.

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What is the focus of cell biology?

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The structure and function of cells, the basic units of life.

Flip

Spacebar

What is the focus of cell biology?

The structure and function of cells, the basic units of life.

What organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?

Mitochondria.

What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Genotype is the genetic makeup, while phenotype is the observable traits.

What gene variant is associated with muscle fiber types?

ACTN3 gene.

What is the significance of altitude training for athletes?

It increases red blood cell production.

What does VO2 Max indicate?

It is a key indicator of aerobic fitness.

What is the process of transcription?

The conversion of DNA to mRNA.

What is lactic acid fermentation?

An anaerobic pathway in muscles during intense exercise.

What is the role of photosynthesis in plants?

It is the process of energy production in plants.

What is the purpose of meiosis?

To create genetic diversity through reduction division.

What is natural selection?

The survival and reproduction of the fittest.

What are polygenic traits?

Traits influenced by multiple genes and environmental factors.

How does diet influence athletic performance?

A balanced diet enhances recovery and performance.

What is thermoregulation?

The process of maintaining body temperature.

What is the function of ribosomes?

They are involved in protein synthesis.

What is the relationship between exercise and physical capabilities?

Training regimens impact physical capabilities.

What is the role of soil minerals in plant growth?

They affect the quality of food produced.

What is the significance of genetic variation?

It contributes to differences in DNA among individuals.

What is the impact of lifestyle on athletic performance?

Habits such as sleep and stress management can affect performance.

What is the function of the cardiovascular system?

It consists of the heart and blood vessels, crucial for circulation.

What is the role of actin and myosin in muscles?

They are essential proteins for muscle contraction.

What is the process of translation?

The conversion of mRNA to protein, involving ribosomes and tRNA.