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Who invented the jet engine? Sir Frank Whittle, England.
Who discovered insulin?
Sir G.B.Frederick and JJR Macleod
In which organ of the body is insulin produced? Pancreas
What is the speed of sound at sea level called?
MACH 1
What is the scientific name for Fish Farming ? Aquaculture
What in medicine is Pathology?

The Study of Diseases
What is the largest type of shark? Whale shark
Which disease is characterized by spasmodic contraction of muscles is also called Lockjaw? Tetanus
How many bits are there in a byte? Eight
The sternum is the medical name for what? Breastbone
In which organ of the body is the pineal gland? Brain
What type of clock was first introduced by the US National Bureau of Standards in 1949?
Atomic Clock (Mollecular)
Which organ is inflamed when one is suffering from Nephritis?
Kidney
What type of creature is a Basilisk?
Lizard
What is the common name for the Araucaria tree is the symbol for which chemical element?
Tungsten
Which planet has an orbital period of 687 days?
Mars
Who was the first pilot to exceed the speed of sound? Charles Yeager
Which element has the highest boiling point? Tantalum, about 6000C
Which is the most common of all the metals in the earth's crust? Aluminum.
Why does an iron ball sink and not an iron ship? The weight of the iron ball is more than the water it displaces; in case of the ship it is opposite.
What is herpetology? Study of reptiles.
From which plant is morphine obtained? Opium poppy.
Who discovered the cause of malaria?
Ronald Rose
 
 
 
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