Viruses
Name any type of virus
Any correct virus!
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
The mitochondria
Which organ controls your voluntary movements?
The brain
What are ice packs used to treat?
Inflammation
What do viruses need to survive?
A host
What are the four bases of DNA? (Bonus 100 if you correctly identify the 5th)
A,T,G,C and U
Which organ contains the fetus in a pregnant woman?
The uterus
What is a tumor?
A mass of uncontrollably dividing cells
What is an exothermic reaction?
A reaction that releases heat
How do viruses reproduce?
Hijack a cell and insert their DNA for the cell to create more viruses
Which DNA bases pair with each other?
A and T. G and C.
During the mouse dissection, which organ lies closest to the heart?
The lungs
Give an example of why a c-section may be necessary.
twins, baby positioned wrong, baby won't come out, baby has complications, there is a blockage, etc.
What is a doctor who treats cancer called?
An oncologist
What are the proteins on the surface of viruses called?
Spikes
What is the process of cells dividing called?
Mitosis
Describe all steps of a pizza through the digestive system
Eat (mouth), goes down esophagus, digested in stomach, small intestine, large intestine, leaves body as stool
What does insulin do in the body?
Messenger to tell cells to increase sugar intake.
Which type of blood vessels carry oxygenated blood?
Arteries
What is the difference between the lytic and lysogenic cycle in viruses?
Lytic viruses insert their genetic material into the cell for the cell to create new viruses instantly. Lysogenic viruses insert their genetic material into the DNA of the cell, which will create new viruses later
What are cancer-causing substances called? Give an example.
Carcinogens. Any example works
What are the four lobes of the brain?
Frontal lobe, temporal lobe, parietal lobe, occipital lobe
What is the ideal blood pressure? (???/??)
120/80
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid