We are excited to announce that the long-awaited answers for our Christmas Quiz have finally been revealed. After a very successful competition before the winter break with a record number of participants, we are now ready to share the answers to the puzzling questions.
Correct Answer: Chemical energy
Question 2: Sulforaphane is a compound and has the formula C6H11NOS2. Which item commonly found in a traditional Christmas dinner contains sulforaphane?
Choices: Cranberry sauce, Brussel sprout, Roast potato
Correct Answer: Brussel sprout
Question 3: Which inherited clotting disorder is also called Christmas disease?
Choices: Haemophilia A, Haemophilia B, von Willebrand disease
Correct Answer: Haemophilia B
Question 4: At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit equal?
Choices: 0, 10, -40, 40
Correct Answer: -40
Question 5: Why do you need hot water to make hot chocolate?
Choices: The molecules vibrate quickly which breaks the chocolate down at a faster speed, It makes the milk taste different, Even scientists are stumped on this one
Correct Answer: The molecules vibrate quickly which breaks the chocolate down at a faster speed.
Question 6: A sleigh travels at a constant speed of 40 miles per hour. How far does the sleigh travel in 45 minutes?
Choices: 20 miles, 25 miles, 30 miles, 35 miles
Correct Answer: 30 miles
Question 7: Which two letters don't appear on the periodic table?
Answer: J and Q.
Question 8: Santa Claus travels all around the world in one night, encountering various environments. Which of the following is most important for him to have a strong immune system?
Choices: Red blood cells, White blood cells, Platelets, Plasma
Correct Answer: White blood cells
Question 9: During the holiday season, people often consume more sugary treats. Which hormone beginning with I helps to regulate blood sugar levels?
Correct Answer: Insulin
Question 10: During a snowball fight, the body's response to cold temperatures includes the constriction of blood vessels. What is this response called?
Correct Answer: Vasoconstriction
Question 11: When someone receives a gift, it often triggers a release of a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward. What is this neurotransmitter called?
Correct Answer: Dopamine
Question 12: Eggnog is a traditional Christmas drink. What type of biomolecule is a key component of the creamy texture of eggnog
Correct Answer: Lipids
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