Biology
What organelle is commonly referred to as "the powerhouse of the cell"?
Mitochondria
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
Describe arthritis
Pain and inflammation in a joint
What attaches muscle to bone?
Tendon
Who first discovered the theory of evolution?
Charles Darwin
What are the six main organic elements?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
When one atom transfers an electron to another atom, what is that called?
Ionic bonding
What is the name of the X-linked recessive disorder that causes muscles to progressively become weaker?
Duchenne muscular dystrophy
What does the frontal lobe of the brain control?
Thinking, emotions, personality, judgment, self-control, muscle control and movements, memory storage and more
Who is known as the father of genetics?
Gregor Mendel
Why does ice float rather than sink?
As water solidifies, it expands and becomes less dense due to the hydrogen bonds
What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
Inversely related
What is sickle cell disease?
Red blood cells turn into a crescent-shape (sickle shape) which can cause blockages in blood flow
Typically, how many types of cones do the human eyes have?
3 Types: Red sensing, blue sensing, green sensing
Who came up with the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
What kinds of molecules pass through a cell membrane most easily?
In electron configuration, what block do transition metals belong to?
D-block
What is the inflammation of the small intestine called?
Enteritis
Where are blood cells made?
Bone marrow
Who discovered the existence of the neutron?
James Chadwick
What is anaerobic respiration?
When a substance reacts with oxygen and releases energy in the form of light and heat, what kind of reaction is that?
Combustion
What is the cause of asbestosis?
Inhaling asbestos fibers
What organ stores bile?
Gallbladder
Who discovered that DNA had a double helix structure?
Rosalind Franklin