Random Science and Pop Culture Quiz

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi Apparatus

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

Hemoglobin is primarily responsible for transporting which molecule in the blood?

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

What is the primary function of the nephron in the kidney?

• Producing insulin

• Filtering blood

• Pumping oxygen

• Absorbing nutrients

Which of the following structures is *not* found in a prokaryotic cell?

• Plasma membrane

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• DNA

The process of programmed cell death is known as:

• Mitosis

• Apoptosis

• Necrosis

• Endocytosis

What is the most abundant gas in Earth’s atmosphere?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Argon

The atomic number of an element represents:

• The number of protons

• The number of neutrons

• The number of electrons

• The atomic mass

What is the chemical formula of glucose?

• C₂H₆O

• C₆H₁₂O₆

• CH₄

• H₂O₂

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Covalent bond

• Metallic bond