General Science Quiz Part 2

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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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General Science Quiz Part 2

Which is the most lethal genetic disorder in the United States?

Which was the first eukaryotic cell that had its full genome sequenced?

Of what vitamin are Christmas trees a good source?

Which famous scientist was born on Christmas Day?

How much heavier on average were men in their 40's in 2002 than in 1960?

The first transatlantic cable sent from England to the United States was received at which hotel?

From which language is the word "plastic" derived?

How many faces are there in an icosahedron?

In botany, which is these is actually classified as a berry?

Which element is the primary component of steel wool?

If an explosive liquid is 74 degrees Fahrenheit, what is its Centigrade temperature?

The average life cycle of a red blood cell is how many days?

Which of these is not part of an animal cell?

Which of these is an example of a secondary consumer in the food chain?

In which of these phases of the moon can you not see the moon?