General Knowledge Flashcards

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What is the powerhouse of the cell?
Answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria produce ATP (energy) for the cell through cellular respiration, earning the nickname 'powerhouse of the cell.'
What year did World War II end?
Answer: 1945
World War II ended in 1945 with Germany's surrender in May and Japan's surrender in September.
Which gas do plants primarily use during photosynthesis?
Answer: Carbon dioxide
Plants absorb carbon dioxide from the air and convert it into glucose using sunlight during photosynthesis.
What is the longest river in the world?
Answer: Nile
The Nile River in Africa, stretching approximately 6,650 kilometers, is generally recognized as the world's longest river.
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Answer: Six
A hexagon has six sides; the prefix 'hex-' comes from Greek meaning six.
Which organ in the human body is responsible for pumping blood?
Answer: Heart
The heart is a muscular organ that pumps blood throughout the body via the circulatory system.

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