Chemical Elements
This noble gas is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and the second most abundant element in the universe. What is this element that has the atomic number 2?
Helium
Known for its role of generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration, what organelle is referred to as the powerhouse of the cell?
mitochondria
Born in 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, what famous English playwright and actor is known for writing plays such as Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth?
Shakespeare
the period of about 365 ¼ solar days required for one revolution of the earth around the sun.
year
Hola amigo, this is the most commonly spoken language in Mexico?
Spanish
This organic element is nonmetallic and tetravalent with a density of 2.2670 grams per cubic centimeter. It is also often referred to as the building block of life, what is it?
Carbon
What are plant cell walls primarily composed of?
cellulose
Mikhail Bulgakov would write his literary works exclusively in one language. What language was used to write works such as War and Peace, Crime and Punishment, and Eugene Onegin?
Russian
the period of life when someone is young, typically from childhood to adulthood, and often associated with energy, vitality, and a sense of optimism
youth
This is the most widely spoken language in the world, including both native and non-native speakers.
A diatomic gas and halogen known for its high reactivity, what element is characterized by having the highest electronegativity?
Flourine
What is the name of the structure that helps organize cell division in animal cells?
centrioles
his book is famous for its critique of the American dream and reflection of the Lost Generation. What is this famous novel written by F. Scott Fitzgerald that follows the interactions of Nick Carraway with his enigmatic neighbor?
a sail or motor-propelled watercraft used for pleasure, cruising, or racing with a cabin for overnight use
yacht
What is the official language of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which was conquered by King Leopold II of Belgium.
French
This halogen, which is liquid at room temperature, is named after its strong, unpleasant odor.
bromine
What organelle contributes greatly to cellular detoxification, metabolism, and lipid biosynthesis? They also produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct.
Discussing a message of personal freedom, this book depicts the journey of a boy and a runaway slave floating down the Mississippi River. What is this novel written by American author Mark Twain?
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
having an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from
yearn
Name this language family that includes languages such as Russian, Hindi, and Italian.
Indo-European
This element has two naturally occurring isotopes, a high melting point, and is resistant to corrosion. It is the second densest element. It has the symbol Ir.
Iridium
What organelle breaks down materials (primarily proteins) within the cell through a process called proteolysis? This organelle specifically targets proteins that are tagged with ubiquitin tags.
proteasome
What gothic novel, originally published on November 24, 1847, was controversial upon publication due to its exploration of themes such as domestic abuse and social class? It features the antihero Heathcliff Heathcliff. It was originally published by the author under the pen name “Ellis Bell.”
Wuthering Heights
a wooden frame that joins animals, a control wheel for an aircraft, or a figurative term for oppression
yoke
This language is made to be the “International Language”, intended to be a universal form of communication.
esperanto