Science Trivia Reviewer 1

Who is the Filipina plant physiologist who developed the technique called 'embryo rescue' to mass-produce the highly sought-after macapuno coconut?

• Dr. Emerita V. De Guzman

• Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz

• Dr. Fe del Mundo

• Dr. Maria Orosa

What is the scientific technique of culturing a tiny plant embryo in a laboratory to overcome sterility, which Dr. De Guzman used for macapuno?

• Embryo Rescue

• Tissue Grafting

• Micropropagation

• Callus Induction

Who is the Filipino chemist who researched and developed methods for producing alternative fuels from agricultural waste like sugarcane and coconut?

• Julian Banzon

• Fe del Mundo

• Clare Baltazar

• Carmen Velasquez

What are the highly potent toxins found in the venom of Conus marine snails, studied extensively by biochemist Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz?

• Conotoxin

• Tetrodotoxin

• Botulinum toxin

• Saxitoxin

Who is the Filipina biochemist recognized for isolating and characterizing the toxins (conotoxins) from the venom of the Philippine sea snail (Conus), which are studied for pain management?

• Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz

• Dr. Fe del Mundo

• Dr. Maria Orosa

• Dr. Geminiano T. de Ocampo

What is the natural status of macapuno, a mutant coconut that is sterile, meaning its seeds won't grow into new macapuno palms on their own?

• Macapuno's Natural Status

• Macapuno's Hybrid Status

• Macapuno's Wild Status

• Macapuno's Cultivated Status

Who is the Filipino scientist recognized for developing nine new rice varieties, greatly improving rice breeding and production in the country?

• Pedro Escuro

• Fe del Mundo

• Julian Banzon

• Angel Alcala

What condiment was invented because of a tomato shortage in the Philippines during World War II?

• Banana Ketchup (Wartime Use)

• Soy Sauce

• Fish Sauce

• Chili Garlic Sauce

Who is the Filipino volcanologist famous for pioneering the use of geothermal energy in the Philippines and first powered a light bulb with it in 1967?

• Arturo Alcaraz

• Cesar Saloma

• Fe del Mundo

• Jose Rodriguez

What is the clean energy source where the Philippines ranks among the world's top three producers, harnessing heat from volcanoes?

• Geothermal Power

• Solar Power

• Wind Power

• Hydroelectric Power