MCAT
Biology:
This organelle is responsible for generating the bulk of a cell's ATP via oxidative phosphorylation, and it uniquely contains its own maternal DNA.
mitochondrion
What breed is Max?
Toy poodle (not mini, not teacup, not full-size)
What's Vesta's nickname (that she invented)?
Vettuci
Jakarta: Towering 433 feet over Central Jakarta, this massive marble obelisk topped with a bronze flame coated in gold foil is the ultimate symbol of Indonesian independence
Monas (National Monument)
Painting by numbers:
To prevent your acrylic paints from drying out between sessions, it is highly recommended to keep the plastic pots tightly closed and use this simple fluid to thin out a dried pot
Water
Physics:
This phenomenon explains why an ambulance siren sounds higher in pitch as it approaches you and drops in pitch as it drives away.
Doppler Effect
What's max's favourite food?
Nothing, she'll eat everything
Which continent has Vesta not visited?
South America
Tokyo: Before Emperor Meiji moved the imperial capital eastward in 1868 and renamed it Tokyo, the city was known by this three-letter name during the era of the shoguns
Edo
Sewing
This small, metal or plastic cap is worn on the tip of your finger to protect it from being accidentally pricked by a needle while hand-sewing
Thimble
Sociology
This behavioral term describes the tendency for people to exert less effort when working collectively in a group than when working individually.
Social loafing
Where is max's favourite place?
Good Boy George
What is the exact name of Vesta's postgrad diploma?
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology
Jakarta: While growing up in Jakarta, Vesta's life had a strong Singapore connection by living in this housing estate and attending this international school. What are the two names?
Raffles Hills and ACS
10k prep
Which amazing app would Vesta pick to coach you through training for a 10k?
Nike Run Club
Chemistry
Because its value is independent of the path taken to reach a specific state, entropy, enthalpy, and internal energy all fall under this classification
State function
Which of these tricks can max NOT do: sit, paw, spin, or bang?
Spin
What type of food does Vesta not like?
crunchy things
Hong Kong: Opened in 1993, this iconic transportation system spans over 800 meters, carrying thousands of commuters daily between Central and the steep hills of a popular residential district.
Mid-Levels Escalator
Leather bag spa:
Unlike conditioners, which restore moisture, this waxy or resin-based substance is applied to high-end leather primarily to shield it against rain and stains
waterproofing agent (or water protectant/sealant)
Biology
This rigid, cyclic amino acid lacks a free amino group on its alpha-carbon, making it a notorious "helix breaker" in secondary protein structures
Proline
How do you activate Max's zoomies?
Wait..... Wait.......
What is Vesta's favourite condiment with something cheesy?
Hot Honey
How much did Singapore pay Taylor Swift to exclusively perform in Singapore in SEA for the Eras Tour
Between SGD 2.5 - 4 million
Counseling:
Coined by Carl Rogers in Person-Centered Therapy, this 3-word phrase describes a counselor's deep, non-judgmental acceptance of a client, regardless of what they say or do.
Unconditional positive regard