15-Sep-2022 Theme: 'Cycle'

(1) ‘Recycle’ is the third of ‘the three Rs’ of sustainable waste management. What are the first two?

Answer: Reduce, re-use.

(2) How many stages are there in a holometabolic insect life cycle?

Answer: Four (egg, larva, pupa & adult/imago).

(3) What, starting with ‘v’, was an early form of bicycle, operated by pedals on cranks fitted to the front axle?

Answer: Velocipede.

(4) What does the Krebs cycle do? (a) releases phosphate from benthic sediment (b) generates energy during cellular respiration (c) triggers ignition in diesel motors (d) converts oxygen molecules to ozone in the atmosphere.

Answer: (b) generates energy during cellular respiration.

(5) ‘Trick cyclist’ is a slang term for what profession?

Answer: Psychiatrist.

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