General Science Quiz Part 2
Select the correct choice to each of the following questions
- 1.
Which is the most lethal genetic disorder in the United States?
- A.
Trisomy 21
- B.
Cystic Fibrosis
- C.
Huntington's Disease
- D.
Sickle Cell Anemia
Correct Answer
B. Cystic Fibrosis -
- 2.
Which was the first eukaryotic cell that had its full genome sequenced?
- A.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- B.
Agrobacterium
- C.
Caenorhabditis elegans
- D.
Drosophila Melanogaster
Correct Answer
A. Saccharomyces cerevisiae -
- 3.
Of what vitamin are Christmas trees a good source?
- A.
Vitamin D
- B.
Vitamin C
- C.
Vitamin A
- D.
Vitamin B
Correct Answer
B. Vitamin C -
- 4.
Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?
- A.
Einstein
- B.
Galileo
- C.
Nikola Tesla
- D.
Sir Isaac Newton
Correct Answer
D. Sir Isaac Newton -
- 5.
How much heavier on average were men in their 40's in 2002 than in 1960?
- A.
45 Pounds
- B.
12 Pounds
- C.
27 Pounds
- D.
19 Pounds
Correct Answer
C. 27 Pounds -
- 6.
The first transatlantic cable sent from England to the United States was received at which hotel?
- A.
Plaza
- B.
Melrose
- C.
Waldorf-Astoria
- D.
Bedford Springs
Correct Answer
D. Bedford Springs -
- 7.
From which language is the word "plastic" derived?
- A.
Spanish
- B.
Latin
- C.
French
- D.
Greek
Correct Answer
D. Greek -
- 8.
How many faces are there in an icosahedron?
- A.
20 Faces
- B.
12 Faces
- C.
8 Faces
- D.
1 Face
Correct Answer
A. 20 Faces -
- 9.
In botany, which is these is actually classified as a berry?
- A.
Strawberry
- B.
Eggplant
- C.
Tomato
- D.
Grape
Correct Answer
D. Grape -
- 10.
Which element is the primary component of steel wool?
- A.
Sodium
- B.
Calcium
- C.
Iron
- D.
Aluminum
Correct Answer
C. Iron -
- 11.
If an explosive liquid is 74 degrees Fahrenheit, what is its Centigrade temperature?
- A.
44 Degrees
- B.
23 1/3 Degrees
- C.
17 Degrees
- D.
32 Degrees
Correct Answer
B. 23 1/3 Degrees -
- 12.
The average life cycle of a red blood cell is how many days?
- A.
10
- B.
50
- C.
120
- D.
1
Correct Answer
C. 120 -
- 13.
Which of these is not part of an animal cell?
- A.
Cell Membrane
- B.
Cytoplasm
- C.
Nucleus
- D.
Cell Wall
Correct Answer
D. Cell Wall -
- 14.
Which of these is an example of a secondary consumer in the food chain?
- A.
White-Tailed Deer
- B.
Four-Leaf Clover
- C.
Rabbit
- D.
Red Fox
Correct Answer
D. Red Fox -
- 15.
In which of these phases of the moon can you not see the moon?
- A.
Waning
- B.
Full
- C.
Waxing
- D.
New
Correct Answer
D. New -
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