Covering All Our (DNA) Bases
Memes and More (Pop Culture)
The Superior Carolina..literally (NC)
Maybe You Heard it On the Radio (Classic Songs)
100

The four letters called the "building blocks of DNA".

What are A, G, C, T?

100

This is the name of the wizarding school in the "Harry Potter" series.

What is Hogwarts?

100

This city is often referred to as the "Queen City" and is a major financial hub in North Carolina.

What is Charlotte?

100

Shakira showcased her hips' ability to tell the truth in a chart-topping 2005 hit.

What is "Hip's Don't Lie"?

200

This is the term used to describe a change in the sequence of DNA...

What is a (gene/genetic) variant?

200

This animated film tells the story of a rat named Remy who dreams of becoming a chef in Paris.

What is "Ratatouille"?


200

The first successful powered flight by the Wright brothers took place at Kill Devil Hills near this town on the Outer Banks.

 What is Kitty Hawk?

200

This operatic masterpiece from 1975 begins with the intriguing lines "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?"

What is "Bohemian Rhapsody"?
300

This was the person who first unveiled (saw) the structure of DNA

Who is Rosalind Franklin?

300
This the name of the iconic character played by Reese Witherspoon in the film, "Legally Blonde".

Elle Woods 

300

This North Carolina soft drink brand, known for its unique and varied flavors, was created in 1917.

What is Cheerwine?

300

Dolly Parton penned a heartfelt ballad that later became a Whitney Houston sensation. 

What is "I Will Always Love You".

400

A forensics tool used in criminal investigation to reveal the identity of someone who may have been at a crime scene

What is DNA fingerprinting? (will also take "DNA Profiling")

400

This term is used to an intense fan of a British TV show about a blue police box.

 What is a "Whovian"?

400

This terrestrial turtle with a hinged shell, is the official state reptile of North Carolina.

What is the Eastern Box Turtle?

400

This folk singer-songwriter, known for his thought-provoking lyrics, penned classics like "The Times They Are a-Changin'" and "Like a Rolling Stone.

Who is Bob Dylan?

500

The year the entire human genome was mapped out

What is 2003?

500

This Emmy-winning sitcom, set in the small town of Pawnee, Indiana, follows the lives of quirky characters like Leslie Knope.

What is "Parks and Rec"?

500

This North Carolinian served as the 11th President of the United States.

Who is James K. Polk?

500

This 1984 anthem, born from the struggles of the working class, begins with the line "Born down in a dead man's town."

What is "Born in the U.S.A.?