BMAT Trivia 3

Question 1

Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood away from the heart to the body?

Accepted Answer

Aorta

Answer

The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the left ventricle to the systemic circulation.

Question 2

Which element has the atomic number 6?

Accepted Answer

Carbon

Answer

Carbon has atomic number 6, meaning it has 6 protons in its nucleus.

Question 3

In which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up along the cell's equator?

Accepted Answer

Metaphase

Answer

During metaphase, chromosomes align at the metaphase plate before being pulled to opposite poles.

Question 4

A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 5 cm. What is the length of its diagonal?

Accepted Answer

13 cm

Answer

By the Pythagorean theorem: √(12² + 5²) = √(144 + 25) = √169 = 13 cm.

Question 5

Which vitamin is synthesised in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Answer

UV-B radiation converts 7-dehydrocholesterol in skin to vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol).

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