"Dude, *I'm POSITIVE!*"
Sorry -- I have a soft spot for nerd jokes. :) I think it helps to have a humor break while
studying anyway -- keeps us from wanting to take up the fetal position during study
marathons, right? -
ANSWER✅
A proton and an electron are sitting at a bar. The proton is visibly upset and tells the
electron that he thinks his wife is cheating on him. The electron asks, "are you sure?!" The
proton replies:
Quiz_________________?
"For you? *No charge!*"
hehehehe -- I keep laughing at the idea of you guys finding this joke in the middle of a
serious study session. :) -
ANSWER✅
1
, A neutron walks into a bar and orders a drink. He asks the bartender how much the drink
costs. The bartender replies:
Quiz_________________?
"O-Mg"
hehe... get it? -
ANSWER✅
When I heard Oxygen and Magnesium were going out, I was like:
Quiz_________________?
*Beta* pleated sheets
*Alpha* helix -
ANSWER✅
During the Secondary phase of protein folding, you would see these two structures?
Hint: What is the *second* letter of the greek alphabet? How about the first?
Quiz_________________?
*C*arbon (C)
*C*alcium (Ca)
*H*ydrogen (H)
*O*xygen (O)
*N*itrogen (N)
*P*hosphorus (P)
2
, Know the chemical symbols for these elements (the letters next to each name)! The six
*major* elements make up the vast majority of your body weight! -
ANSWER✅
What are the 6 most common *major* elements in the human body?
Hint: First letters - *CCHONP* I remember this acronym because it sounds like 'chomp'. :)
Quiz_________________?
*M*ovement
*D*efense
*S*upport/structure
*T*ransport
*R*egulation
*E*nzymes
*S*torage -
ANSWER✅
What are the functions of proteins?
Hint: Acronym - *M.D.S.T.R.E.S.* = "M.D. Stress"
Quiz_________________?
*O*rganization
*M*etabolism
*G*rowth/development
*R*esponsiveness
*R*egulation -- maintain *Homeostasis*
3
, *R*eproduction -
ANSWER✅
What are the 6 characteristics of life?
Hint: *OMG-RRR*
Quiz_________________?
*Regulation* of:
growth & development, homeostasis, blood composition & volume, digestion & metabolism,
reproduction.
The endocrine system is your body's means of long-term control! -
ANSWER✅
What is the main function of the Endocrine organ system? (1)
Quiz_________________?
*S*ulfur (S)
*I*ron (Fe)
*M*agnesium (Mg)
*P*otassium (K)
(Table *salt* = Sodium Chloride)
*S*odium (Na)
*C*hloride (Ch)
Know the chemical symbols for these elements (the letters next to each name)!
Trivia:
Iron's symbol is *Fe* because 'Ferrum' or 'Ferrous' means iron in Latin.
4