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100

What does DNA stand for? 

Deoxyribonucleic acid

100

What is the process by which mRNA is converted to protein?

Translation

100

What famous scientist discovered gravity? 

Isaac Newton

100

Which Canadian researcher co-discovered insulin 1921?

Frederick Banting

100

Which Canadian province receives the most rain? 

British Columbia 

200

How much does a single channel P10 Eppendorf pipette cost? 


Around $500-550

200

What is the name for drugs that are chemically identical to the brand name product but produced after original patent expires? 

Generics

200

HERC is currently program planning... what is the current abbreviation for LSF in French?  

FSV - Fonds des sciences de vie

200

Who is a famous LNP researcher based in Vancouver, BC?

Pieter Cullis

200

How long is the Rideau Canal Skateway in the National Capital Region?

7.8 km 

300

What is the estimated amount of time for a company to discover a molecule and bring it to market?  

Typically 10-15 years

300

Which process involves combining inputs to produce a final drug product? 

Formulation and Fill finish 

300

This scene is from which movie? 


Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

300

Who is the first person to go to space?  

Yuri Gagarin

300

What is the largest spa in North America?

Nordik Spa-Nature Village Chelsea

400

How much does the RPMI 1640 500 mL Cell Culture Medium from STEMCell cost? 

Around $59 

400

Where is Virica Biotech headquartered? 

Ottawa, Canada 

400

What mountain range forms the natural border between France and Spain? 

Pyrenees

400

Which Toronto Blue Jays player sealed the Jays’ ALCS victory the Seattle Mariners on Monday night?

George Springer

400

How tall is the CN Tower?

553.33 metres or 1815.5 feet

500

What is the most used cell line for protein production? 

CHO cells 

500

How many projects from the the Hubs were funded under CBRF-BRIF? 

19 projects 

500

Which hockey player is shown here?


Brady Tkachuk

500

Who is the first female CEO of GSK?  

Emma Walmsley

500

Which Canadian province is the largest exporter of mustard?

Saskatchewan