Designer Genes

Event Information

In this biology/life science event, participants answer questions relating to genetics and heredity. Click here for rules!

Useful Overview

• https://scioly.org/wiki/index.php/Designer_Genes

This event requires a lot of information to be learned, and doing practice tests is also a great way to study for it. Information tested includes:

• DNA replication and cell replication

• Heredity: Punnett squares, dihybrid crosses

• Genetic disorders

• DNA repair

• Gene expression

• Hardy-Weinberg Equilibrium

During competition, since there are so many questions, splitting up the test (with each person focusing on different topics) is the best course of action.

Overview

Type of Event: Study Event

Competitors: 2 participants

Materials Required: One 8.5'' x 11'' sheet of paper may contain information on both sides (in any form, from any source)

Competition Checklist: pencils, erasers, study guide

Exam Format: The exam consists of around 50 multiple choice questions and 15 short response questions.

Here is the current study guide (it may need to be modified):

• https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gwwKioPCK2mngz_JnBYxE4tkvpziC5L_7m8PoaxBV3Q/edit?usp=sharing