Chemistry
What is the atomic number equal to?
The number of protons
What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
What galaxy do we live in?
The Milky Way
Which organ controls thoughts and emotions?
The brain
What unique pattern is often used to identify individuals at crime scenes?
Fingerprints
What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Au
What is the name of the process by which cells divide to produce identical cells?
Mitosis
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
What psychological theory suggests that people are motivated by a hierarchy of needs, starting with basic survival and moving to self-fulfillment?
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
What biological material is commonly used for DNA testing?
Blood (or saliva, hair root)
What happens to pH when a solution becomes more acidic?
The pH decreases
What organelle is responsible for making proteins?
Ribosome
What layer of Earth do we live on?
The crust
What is the term for the brain’s ability to change and adapt?
Neuroplasticity
What is the study of handwriting analysis called?
Graphology
What type of bond forms when electrons are transferred between atoms?
Ionic bond
What blood cells help fight infections?
White blood cells
What gas is the largest contributor to the greenhouse effect from human activity?
Carbon dioxide
What chemical messenger transmits signals between neurons?
Neurotransmitter
What pattern analysis examines how blood droplets travel?
Blood spatter analysis
What law states that matter cannot be created or destroyed?
Law of Conservation of Mass
What process allows organisms to maintain stable internal conditions?
Homeostasis
What type of rock is formed from cooled lava or magma?
Igneous rock
What theory suggests that behaviors are learned through rewards and punishments?
Operant conditioning
What is the term for determining time of death using insect activity?
Forensic entomology