AP - Advanced Placement Biology Trivia 1

Question 1

How many bones are in the adult human body?

Accepted Answer

206

Answer

The adult human skeleton contains 206 bones. Babies are born with around 270–300 bones, many of which fuse together during childhood and adolescence.

Question 2

Which organ produces insulin in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Pancreas

Answer

The pancreas produces insulin through specialized cells called beta cells in the islets of Langerhans. Insulin regulates blood glucose levels.

Question 3

What is the powerhouse of the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Answer

Mitochondria generate most of the cell's ATP through cellular respiration, earning the nickname 'powerhouse of the cell.'

Question 4

Which molecule carries oxygen in red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Hemoglobin

Answer

Hemoglobin is the iron-containing protein in red blood cells that binds to oxygen in the lungs and transports it to tissues throughout the body.

Question 5

What is the basic unit of heredity?

Accepted Answer

Gene

Answer

A gene is the basic unit of heredity — a specific sequence of DNA that encodes instructions for building a protein or regulating biological functions.

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AP - Advanced Placement Biology Trivia 1