Chemistry
Anatomy/Physiology
Virology
Cell Biology
Christmas!
100

What is the name of an atom that contains more electrons than protons? 

Anion

100

What is the largest bone in the human body? 

Femur

100

Do viruses have DNA? 

Yes

100

What is the smallest unit of life that can survive and reproduce on its own? 

A cell

100

What is a popular Christmas beverage that is also referred to as “Milk Punch” 

Eggnog 

200

What is the name for 2 atoms of the same element that contain a different amount of neutrons? 

Isotope
200

What are the 4 major lobes of the human brain?

Temporal, parietal, frontal, occipital 

200

Are viruses living organisms?

It is debated

200

Name a structure that is present in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

Ribosomes 

200

What Christmas-themed ballet premiered in Saint Petersburg, Russia in 1892?

The Nutcracker 

300

What are the elements in Group 18 of the periodic table referred to as? 

Noble Gases

300

What is the name for the smallest blood vessels in the human body? 

Capillaries 

300

Name a virus that is transmitted via mosquitos 

Zika Virus, West Nile Virus 

300

What is the function of lysosomes in a cell? 

They break down excess and worn out cell parts 

300

In the movie Home Alone, what is the name of the young boy left behind by his family during Christmas vacation? 

Kevin Mccallister 

400

What subatomic particle has a comparatively negligible mass? 

Electrons

400

What organ in the body produces insulin and glucagon? 

Pancreas

400

What are the 2 main components/parts of a virus? 

A head & a tail 

400

What organelle is the site of cellular respiration? 

Mitochondria 

400

How many Grinch movies are there?

3

500
What is Avagadro's Number? 

6.022 * 10^23 

500

ACL surgery reconstructs/replaces a ligament located in what joint in the body? 

Knee

500

What are the 2 different ways a virus can infect its host cell? 

Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles 

500

What does the endosymbiotic theory provide an explanation for?

The origin of eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic organisms (large anaeorobic bacteria ingested chloroplasts and mitochondria)

500

What the names of Santa's 12 Reindeer? 

 Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and Rudolph