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Science Trivia!

What does DNA stand for?

Deoxyribonucleic acid

What is the largest organ in the human body?

Skin

How many chambers does the human heart have?

Four

What blood type is known as the universal donor?

O negative

What is the chemical symbol for gold?

Au

What is the smallest unit of an element?

Atom

Which organ filters blood to produce urine?

Kidneys

What molecule carries genetic information?

DNA

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Mitochondria

What is the pH of pure water?

7

Which blood cells help fight infections?

White blood cells

What is the main gas plants take in during photosynthesis?

Carbon dioxide

What element has the chemical symbol Na?

Sodium

What is the most abundant element in the human body by mass?

Oxygen

Which type of bond involves sharing electrons?

Covalent bond

What is the largest bone in the human body?

Femur

Which organ produces insulin?

Pancreas

What vitamin is mainly produced when skin is exposed to sunlight?

Vitamin D

What part of the cell contains DNA?

Nucleus

Which type of macromolecule is made of amino acids?

Protein

What is the normal human body temperature in °F?

About 98.6°F

Which blood vessels carry blood away from the heart?

Arteries

Which blood vessels return blood to the heart?

Veins

What instrument is commonly used to examine cells and small organisms?

Microscope

Which organ is responsible for detoxifying many substances in the body?

Liver

What is the chemical symbol for iron?

Fe

Which gas is released by plants during photosynthesis?

Oxygen

Which type of fingerprint pattern is the most common (loops, whorls, arches)?

Loop

What does RNA stand for?

Ribonucleic acid

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

AB positive

What is the main function of red blood cells?

Carry oxygen

Which element is represented by the symbol K?

Potassium

Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?

Ribosomes