Biochemistry
The primary fuel source for cells is...
Glucose
The human DNA is 99.9% identical from person to person. True of false?
True
Who has more bones: adults or babies? (both human)
Babies. Babies are born with around 270 to 300 bones, and many of these smaller bones fuse together as a person grows
Viruses can reproduce only inside host cells. True or false?
True
Who are the teacher advisors for Bio Club? (there are two)
Ms. Hughes and Dr. Paula
Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions are called...
enzymes
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
One organ system breaks down food for energy. What is this organ system called?
Digestive system
What are the two types of gram staining?
Gram-positive and gram-negative
What are the full names of the current Bio Club Leaders? Bonus 50 points if you get a middle name.
Jueun Lee, Jasmine Jeemin Kim
What is the protein that helps red blood cells carry oxygen?
hemoglobin
The powerhouse of the cell is called the...
mitochondrion (mitochondria)
Microorganisms that cause diseases are called...
pathogens
What is the theme of Graded Science Magazine Vol 1 Issue 1?
The World Beyond the Naked Eye
A change in something can affect an enzyme's shape and activity. What is this?
pH level
What is the largest animal on Earth?
Blue whale
How may primary organ systems does the human body have?
11. Skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, integumentary, reproductive system
The movement of genetic material between members of the same generation of an organism is called...
horizontal gene transfer
Where was Bio Club's first field trip?
São Paulo Aquarium
There are six main elements the accounts for approximately 99% of the human body. Name at least 4.
Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, phosphorus
A group of cells working together for the same function is called a...
tissue
How many bones does an adult human have?
206
The microorganisms that live in and on the human body are collectively called the...
microbiome
How many Biology Club leaders have there been so far?
6 leaders
2021-2024: Felipe Barbosa & Jina Shin
2023-2026: João Barbosa
2025-2026: Sofia Lee
2025-present: Jueun Lee
2026-present: Jasmine Kim
Bio Club has quite a long history!