The biology of love | I would eat that | Biology on TV | Name that protein | Human Body Parts |
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What is DNA Helicase
If I were an enzyme, I'd be __________ so I could unzip your genes.
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What is cellulose
This saccharide found in plants is indigestible to humans due to its beta 1-->4 linkage.
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Who is Amy Farrah Fowler
This character is a neurobiologist in the Big Bang Theory, the actor who plays her is one in real life.
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What is hemaglobin
This protein transports oxygen in the blood.
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What is the diaphragm
This muscle plays a major role of in regular respiration.
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What is oxytocin
This hormone is responsible for building trust and bonding relationships.
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What is starch
Potatoes and other tubers are stores of this chemical in plants.
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Who is Steve Irwin
This zoologist tragically passed away in 2006 after being attacked by a stingray.
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What is primase
This protein lays down RNA primers during DNA replication.
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What is the brain
This body part was discarded by ancient Egyptians before preservation and mummification.
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What is adenine
I wish I were this "RNA base" because then I could get paired with U.
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What is adipose or fat
Recently a hamburger was grown from cow stem cells but this macromolecule had to be added during the cooking process.
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What is Life
This nature program that aired in 2009 was narrated by Oprah Winfrey for its US release.
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What is Taq polymerase
This enzyme is commonly used in polymerase chain reactions.
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What is cardiac sphincter
This muscle is responsible for preventing stomach acid from moving into the esophagus.
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What is parasympathetic
Sexual arousal is caused by _________ nervous stimulation.
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What is vitamin D
Milk has been fortified with this vitamin since the 1930's.
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Who is Bill Nye
This TV scientist recently debated with Ken Ham about the origin of the earth and species.
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What is rhodopsin
This protein found in photoreceptor cells is also known as visual purple.
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What is duodenum
This is the first part of the small intestine.
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What is a pilus
This appendage found on the surface of some bacteria allow for exchange of genetic material.
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What is amylase
This enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of starch in the mouth.
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What is Nature
This nature show airing in 1982 was one of the first of its genera and was often narrated by ecologist Chris Morgan.
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What is myoglobin
Max Perutz and Sir John Cowdery Kendrew isolated this protein's structure in 1958.
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What is the palmaris longus
It is estimated that 5.5% to 26% of the population does not have this forearm tendon.
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