Cell Biology
The “brain” of the cell that contains DNA.
What is the nucleus?
The traditional color combination for Halloween.
What are orange and black?
The mascot of UMD is this diamondback terrapin.
Who is Testudo?
This organ pumps blood through the body.
What is the heart?
The most common flavor of pie at Thanksgiving.
What is pumpkin?
These organelles are known as the cell’s “powerhouses.”
What are mitochondria?
Kids go door to door doing this activity.
What is trick-or-treating?
UMD’s school colors.
What are red, white, black, and gold?
The largest bone in the human body.
What is the femur?
This orange vegetable is often made into soup or roasted in fall.
What is butternut squash?
The jelly-like material that fills the inside of a cell.
What is cytoplasm?
People carve these and place candles inside them.
What are pumpkins or jack-o’-lanterns?
This building anchors campus Mall and faces the fountain.
What is McKeldin Library?
These tiny air sacs in the lungs allow oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange.
What are alveoli?
Hot or cold, this spiced drink is made from pressed apples.
What is apple cider?
This structure acts as a “gatekeeper,” controlling what enters and leaves the cell.
What is the cell membrane?
This spooky creature is known for turning into a bat.
What is a vampire?
The bioengineering department is named after this family.
Who are the Fischells?
The functional unit of the kidney.
What is the nephron?
These tiny red fruits are made into a sauce that’s served with turkey.
What are cranberries?
The process by which cells divide to make identical copies.
What is mitosis?
People often visit these outdoor attractions full of corn during Halloween season.
What are corn mazes or haunted cornfields?
In what year did the UMD Men's basketball team win the national championship?
What is 2002?
This part of the brain helps you keep your balance and coordinate movement.
What is the cerebellum?
This traditional dessert features cinnamon, oats, and baked fruit — often apples.
What is an apple crisp or apple crumble?