Biochemistry
The simplest amino acid.
What is glycine?
The name of the hydrocarbon gas released from livestock like cattle.
What is methane?
This inert chemical was discovered by studying the spectroscopy of the sun.
What is Helium?
The main acid found in vinegar.
What is acetic acid?
What chemical spikes when using stimulants such as cocaine or crystal meth?
What is dopamine?
This amino acid is named after a vegetable from which it was first extracted.
What is asparagine?
The name of a chemical alcohol compound found in alcoholic drinks.
What is ethanol?
This empirical relationship for modeling gas behavior is described as P1V1 = P2V2.
What is Boyle’s Law?
Average amount of caffeine in a cup of coffee.
What is 70-90 mg?
Considered to be the most addictive substance.
What is nicotine?
This compound gives carrots their orange color.
What is beta-carotene?
The metabolic by-product of alcohol consumption responsible for hangovers.
What is acetaldehyde?
This scientist was known for many things, including a “Plum-Pudding” model of the atom.
Who was JJ Thomson?
The most recycled material in the US.
What is asphalt?
The most used drug worldwide.
What is aspirin?
This is the enzyme that is lacking in individuals with lactose intolerance.
What is lactase?
This is the strongest substance, having a breaking strength 200x that of steel.
What is graphene?
This was the famous result from Ernest B. Rutherford’s gold foil experiment.
What was the nuclear model of the atom?
Name 3 of the 6 most commonly used battery types.
What is lead acid, alkaline, NiMH, NiCd, Li-ion and LiPo
This addictive drug has the most dangerous withdrawal symptoms.
What is alcohol?
The biuret test tests for the presence of these biological molecules.
What are proteins?
The most abundant organic compound.
What is cellulose?
This scientist is prized for creating PCR while using LSD.
Who is Kary Mullis?
This toxic chemical causes sickness from improperly prepared canned foods.
What is Botulinum Neurotoxin?
The most consumed psychoactive substance in the world.
What is caffeine?