Basic Biology
Which organelle translates mRNA to polypeptide?
Ribosome
What is the scientific name for the kneecap?
Patella
What is the medical term for a bruise?
Contusion
How many course evaluations and letters of recommendations are required to apply for a committee letter?
8-10 course evaluations & 6 letters of recommendation
What is the smallest country in the world?
Vatican City
What is the lipid membrane model of a cell membrane called?
Fluid mosaic model
What is the largest organ in the body?
The skin
What test checks your heart?
ECG
Which two workshops are mandatory to attend for students who matriculated into Hunter after Fall 2020?
PPAP 1000 and PPAP 1002
What is the largest mammal in the world?
The Blue Whale
Which organ in the body can process pain but not feel it?
The brain
How many molecules of oxygen can a single molecule of hemoglobin carry?
4
What term refers to the loss of blood?
Hemorrhage
When is the MCAT/DAT/OAT score due for committee letter applicants?
October 30th
Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
Brazil
Which organ do insects NOT have?
Lungs
Which is the hardest bone in the human body?
The jawbone
What term refers to an enlarged heart?
Cardiomegaly
What is the minimum BCPM and GPA needed to apply for the committee letter?
3.45
Which is the only edible food that never goes bad?
Honey
At what stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids get pulled to opposite poles?
Anaphase
What is the thickest wall of the heart?
The left ventricle
What term refers to ride-sided paralysis?
Hemiplegia
What is the minimum amount of hours of clinical volunteering required to be considered an outstanding applicant?
200+
What is the tallest breed of dog in the world?
The Great Dane