Anatomy & Physiology
Astronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
100
Diploid cell formed immediately after fusion of the gametes.
What is a zygote?
100
These are rocky or metallic objects located in between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter.
What are asteroids?
100
The three-nucleotide words of the genetic code that specify amino acids.
What are codons?
100
Often referred to as "the universal solvent", this compound covers much of the earth's surface.
What is H2O (water)?
100
The layer of the earth with the most density.
What is the core?
200
Found in all freely-movable encapsulated human joints, this non-Newtonian fluid prevents friction between two articulating bones during movement.
What is synovial fluid?
200
Two factors that keep the planets in orbit.
What is gravity and intertia?
200
Fatty acids that are liquid at room temperature.
What is unsaturated fats?
200
Called aurum in ancient Rome, this metal is a prized for its malleablity, ductility, and its beauty.
What is gold?
200
Vibrations that cause earthquakes.
What are seismic waves?
300
From the Greek word "big eater" these white blood cells usually engulf 10-50 bacteria at a time during an infection.
What is macrophage?
300
A star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness because of a catastrophic explosion that ejects most of its mass.
What is a supernova?
300
Monomers used to build DNA and RNA.
What are nucleotides?
300
Tiny charged particles who are largely responsible for the chemical bonds formed between atoms.
What are electrons?
300
Type of rock that makes up oceanic crust.
What is basalt?
400
In ancient Egypt the "heart" was commonly removed for mummification purposes and believed to be the seat of intelligence. Even though today, this structure has a different name when referring to some of its functions the former remains as in "memorizing something by heart".
What is the brain or cerebrum?
400
A cloud in outer space that is made up of dust, hydrogen, and helium gas.
What is a nebula?
400
The three main stages of aerobic cellular respiration.
What is glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain?
400
When put into water, these substances furnish protons, resulting in a lowering of the pH of the solution.
What are acids?
400
The largest layer of the earth; 82% of earth's mass.
What is mantle?
500
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCH) is produced by structures known as chorionic villi, which form the fetal-side of the placenta. The presence of the same hormone in a urine sample is used to determine pregnancy.
What is an EPT (Early Pregnancy Test)?
500
The 8th planet from the sun and is made of mostly hydrogen, helium, and methane gas.
What is the planet Neptune?
500
DNA ----> mRNA
What is transcription?
500
This product of the combustion of fossel fuels is playing a significant role in the warming of earth and in acidification of its ocean.
What is carbon dioxide?
500
The name of the scientist who came up with the theory of continental drift.
Who is Alfred Wegener?
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