University of Illinois
Science
Animal Trivia
General
100

What is the campus mascot? 

The Belted KingFisher 

100

What does PCR stand for? 

Polymerase Chain Reacton

100

What is the tallest animal in the world?

Giraffe 

100

What is the largest planet in the solar system?

Jupiter 

200

What is the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign's founding year?

1867

200

What instrument is used to run PCR?

Thermal Cycler 

200

What is the largest mammal in the world?

Whale

200

What is the name of the fictional wizarding school in Harry Potter?

Hogwarts

300

What was the University's original name before becoming the University of Illinois?

Illinois Industrial University 

300

What instrument is used to visually look at cells? 

Microscope 

300

Which animal is known as the fastest land animal?

Cheetah

300

Which body part produces insulin?

Pancreas

400

What is the oldest campus building still standing?

   Mumford House, built around 1870

400

What workflow involves cells, media and plastics?

Cell Culture 

400

What is a group of lions called?

A Pride

400

What is the name of the fairy in Peter Pan?

Tinker Bell

500

What pivotal campus figure is buried on campus and where?

John Milton Gregory, the first Regent/President of the University, buried between Altgeld Hall and Henry Administration Building.

500

What are the 3 steps of the western workflow?

Separation, Transfer, Detection

500

What is the only mammal capable of true flight?

 Bats 

500

Which restaurant's mascot is a clown?

McDonald's

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