General Science Quiz

Quarantine Period

• Refers to a time period of isolation for individuals suspected of having an infectious disease.
• Intended to prevent the spread of disease to others

Powerhouse of Cells

• Mitochondria are known as the "powerhouse of cells".

### Prions

• Prions are infectious agents composed of misfolded proteins

### Father of Psychoanalysis

• Sigmund Freud is recognized as the father of psychoanalysis.

 Calories in Fat

• 1 gram of fat provides 9 calories.

### Napoleon of India

• Samudragupta is known as the "Napoleon of India".

### Scar Tissue

• Keloids are large, raised masses of scar tissue that extend beyond the original wound surface and may require treatment.
• Hypertrophic scars are raised scars that stay within the boundaries of the original wound and tend to heal over time.

Selling Price Calculation

• Profit percentage is calculated as: (Selling price - Cost price) / Cost price * 100.

### Bell Ringing

• The least common multiple (LCM) of two numbers is the smallest non-zero number that is a multiple of both.

### Preterm Infant Sign

• The Scarf sign is a sign of preterm infants where their elbows easily cross the chest without resistance when the arm is stretched.

### Wellington Trophy

• The Wellington Trophy is associated with rowing.

### Number Sequence

• The pattern in the sequence 78, 65, 82, 69, 86, ? is adding 14 to the first number, then subtracting 17 from the next, repeating these steps.
• The next number in the sequence is 73.

### Sense of Smell

• The olfactory nerve is responsible for the sense of smell.

### Phototherapy

• Phototherapy is used for the treatment of jaundice, which is a condition where the skin and eyes appear yellow due to excess bilirubin in the blood.

### Near-Sightedness

• Myopia, also known as nearsightedness, is a refractive error where distant objects appear blurry.

###  Non-biodegradable Products

• Polythene bags are a non-biodegradable product and can persist in the environment for a long time, causing pollution.

### Oxidation

• Oxidation in chemical reactions involves the loss of electrons.

### Treatment for TB Disease

• TB disease is treated with a combination of drugs for 6 to 9 months.
• First-line anti-TB drugs include Isoniazid (INH), Rifampicin (RIF), Ethambutol (EMB), Pyrazinamide (PZA), and Streptomycin.
• Incomplete treatment or incorrect medication can lead to drug-resistant TB, which is harder and more expensive to treat.

### Investments

• Investment refers to spending money to acquire assets with the goal of generating income or appreciation.

### Disinvestment

• Disinvestment refers to the selling or liquidating of assets by an organization or government.

### Trade Barriers

• Trade barriers are restrictions on international trade imposed by governments.

### Cryotherapy and Corticosteroid Treatment

• Cryotherapy and corticosteroid treatment are used to treat keloids and hypertrophic scars.

### MRSA

• Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) is a strain of bacteria resistant to certain antibiotics.
• It can be spread through direct contact, droplet infection, and contaminated objects.
• Treat with antibiotics such as Clindamycin, Vancomycin, Doxycycline, Linezolid, and Daptomycin.

### Psychotherapy

• Psychotherapy is a form of treatment used to facilitate positive changes in personality, behavior, or adjustment.

### Kidney Stones

• Calcium oxalate is the main component of most kidney stones.
• Obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome are risk factors for kidney stone formation.
• Treatment options range from open surgical lithotomy to minimally invasive endourological procedures.

Test your knowledge on various topics in science and psychology. This quiz covers concepts from infectious diseases, cellular biology, psychoanalysis, historical figures, and even basic profit calculations. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of essential scientific principles.