Welcome to “Cell-ebrating Life: The Un-Be-Leaf-able Biology Quiz!” Are you ready to test your ‘cells’ and prove that you’re a real ‘fungi’ or ‘fun-gal’ at biology? Let’s embark on this ‘gene-ius’ adventure that’s sure to have you ‘splitting’ with laughter – just like mitosis!
1. What is the smallest unit of life in the body?
2. What is the name of the process by which plants prepare their food?
3. What type of organism makes up the majority of life on Earth?
4. What protein in red blood cells carries oxygen?
5. Which animal has the largest brain in relation to its size?
6. What is the longest bone in the human body?
7. What type of cells does the human brain contain the most of?
8. What is the largest organ in the human body?
9. What is the name of the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms?
10. Which plant has the fastest growth rate?
11. Which bird has the largest wingspan?
12. What do you call the study of fungi?
13. What’s the longest living organism on earth?
14. Which plant is known to have the most extensive root system?
15. What is the most common element in the human body?
16. What is the term for the transport of water from roots to leaves in plants?
17. What is the primary function of white blood cells?
18. How many chambers does a human heart have?
19. What is the fastest-growing hair on the human body?
20. What is the name of the protein complex where photosynthesis takes place?
21. Which species was the first to have its genome fully sequenced?
22. What is the name of the largest artery in the human body?
23. Which organ in the human body regulates blood sugar?
24. What is the most abundant protein in the human body?
25. Which animal has the largest number of teeth?
26. What is the average human body temperature in degrees Celsius?
27. What are the building blocks of proteins?
28. What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed by the reaction?
29. Which element is found in all organic compounds?
30. What is the main gas that plants absorb from the air to photosynthesize?
31. Which animal has the longest lifespan?
32. What’s the name of the process by which water moves across a semipermeable membrane?
33. What term is used for a group of cells that perform a similar function?
34. Which blood cells are responsible for carrying oxygen?
35. Which animal has the largest brain?
36. What type of organism produces its own food using sunlight?
37. What is the most common blood type in humans?
38. In what organelle does photosynthesis occur in plants?
39. Which animal has the largest eyes?
40. What is the main role of the cerebellum in the human brain?
41. What genetic disorder is characterized by the body’s inability to properly break down an amino acid called phenylalanine?
42. What’s the rarest blood type in humans?
43. In genetics, what is the term for the physical characteristics of an organism?
44. How many pairs of chromosomes are in a human cell?
45. What is the study of tissues called?
46. What’s the largest cell in the human body?
47. What’s the smallest bone in the human body?
48. What’s the term for organisms that eat both plants and animals?
49. What is the scientific name for the process of cellular division?
50. What is the scientific term for the voice box?
51. What kind of cells are found in the brain?
52. What molecule in the skin cells is responsible for tanning?
53. Which part of the plant absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
54. What is the hardest substance in the human body?
55. How many hearts does an octopus have?
56. What process do yeast cells perform?
57. What name is given to a group of lions?
58. What do you call an animal that primarily eats insects?
59. What does the term “symbiosis” mean in biology?
60. What do you call the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse?
61. What is the universal donor blood type?
62. Which organ in the human body produces insulin?
63. What is the main gas found in the air we breathe?
64. What kind of animal is a Bombay?
65. Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?
66. How many pairs of chromosomes are found in the human body?
67. What group of insects is known for its role in pollination?
68. What is the biological term for a creature that is active during the night?
69. What is the term for a baby kangaroo?
70. Which creature has the world’s fastest metabolism?
71. What type of bond is responsible for the unique properties of water?
72. What is the scientific term for the study of birds?
73. Which process in cellular respiration produces the most ATP?
74. What part of the brain is responsible for long-term memory storage?
75. In the context of genetics, what does DNA stand for?
76. What is the name of the long pipe that shifts food from the back of your throat down to your stomach?
77. What type of sugar does the brain use for energy?
78. What is the largest species of shark?
79. What is the powerhouse of the cell?
80. What type of cells are known for their ability to differentiate into all other types of cells?
81. What is the common name for the trachea?
82. What is the name of the protein that makes up hair and nails?
83. Which organism is known for having the largest number of legs?
84. Which human body organ purifies the blood by removing toxins?
85. What is the term for a plant that lives for more than two years?
86. Which animal has the most chromosomes?
87. What is the name for a biologist who studies animals?
88. What part of the cell contains the genetic material?
89. What is the name for the change of an organism from birth to adult form?
90. What do we call the study of fossils?
91. What is the name of the famous scientist who proposed the theory of evolution?
92. What is the main source of energy for a cell?
93. What is the common name for the bone known as the Scapula?
94. Who is known as the “father of modern genetics”?
95. Which mammal has the longest gestation period?
96. What is the botanical name for a banana?
97. What is the medical term for a disease that is constantly prevalent in a population?
98. Which is the most abundant protein in the animal world?
99. What are the four basic types of tissues in the human body?
100. What is the name for the study of animal behavior?
101. Which cell structure is responsible for the digestion of particles and waste?
102. What is the main constituent of the insect’s exoskeleton?
103. What is the scientific term for “natural death” of cells?
104. What is the term for organisms that can live in high salt concentrations?
105. What’s the common term for “Helix aspersa”?
106. What bird species has the largest number of vertebrae in its neck?
107. What is the tallest tree species in the world?
Well, there you have it, folks! We’ve come to the end of our exciting journey through the weird and wonderful world of biology. Whether you ‘DNA-iled’ it or felt a bit like a ‘fish out of water,’ we hope you had fun! Don’t forget, there’s a whole ecosystem of quizzes waiting for you at Trivia Bliss. Keep exploring, keep learning, and most importantly, keep having fun!
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