The animals (and other organisms) around us can beautifully demonstrate several aspects of the theory of evolution by natural selection and many provide strong evidence in support of this revolutionary theory.
Ralph the llama wants to learn more about his family (the camelid family). Join him as he visits different members of his family and hopefully picks up some even-toed ungulate related information along the way. :)
Looking at some of the most successful acts in the latter part of the noughties, I attempt to guess at what their songs were about. Some guesses will be correct and others, not so, but all should lead you to the right answer. Good luck!
Re was not only a major god held as the creator of the world, but he was also the first king of Egypt. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of the goings-on during Re's reign.
ATP? It is a molecule needed by plants and animals alike to carry out functions essential to their survival. Take this quiz to see how ATP carries out its role.
Next in my series of quizzes on Norse mythology, I take a look at the struggle between the Aesir and Vanir, two races of gods who fought for dominance soon after their births.
Following a day visit to the Funtrivia Zoo, Ralph the Llama feels compelled to return at night and try to release some of these fantastic creatures into the wild. Impossible, you say? Take this quiz and find out.
This quiz aims to provide a basic overview of DNA replication. Although I use the names of prokaryotic (bacterial) enzymes, the following principles of DNA replication are applicable to eukaryotes also (e.g. humans).
The death of Osiris is one of the most important events in Egyptian mythology and is one of its most commonly told stories. Take this quiz to see how much you know about it.
Once synthesised, proteins may be transported to different compartments of the cell, either for modification or because that is where they normally reside. This quiz looks at how this protein sorting is controlled.
This quiz will first look at how nerve impulses are transmitted in our bodies, before looking at various toxins, and how and why they affect us in the ways they do. Enjoy!
Hestia, Greek goddess of domesticity, has her work cut out with these dysfunctional families and unhappy chappies. Join Hestia as she tries to get to the heart of these problems as her excitable audience cheers and whelps: "Hestia! Hestia! Hestia!"
The Rio 2016 Olympic Games were notable for many sporting achievements. Here we'll take a closer look at the artistic gymnastics at these games. Enjoy!
This quiz provides an overview of how our knowledge of protein dynamics has improved over the years and how this has helped us understand protein interactions and behaviour.
In January 2010, Boa Sr, the last surviving member of the ancient Bo tribe, passed away. This quiz looks at the history of the Bo and what the future holds for their neighbouring tribes.
This quiz will test your knowledge on the UK Channel 4 programme, "Misfits" - a series about a group of youths who have gotten into trouble with the law and are thrown into extraordinary circumstances by a supernatural storm.
This, my second quiz which pays homage to the BBC TV programme "Only Connect", uses questions of a similar format to the show to test your general knowledge and ability to identify sequences.
For years I have wondered who this "Shorty" is, and after much research I finally found the answer. Take this *not so serious* quiz and collect the clues along the way to see if you can solve this mystery.
Taking up his new position in the Animal Hospital, Dr. Doublemm is about to meet ten animals, each with different ailments and worries. Whilst most of these animals have nothing to worry about, some should start working on their will!
You are a biological molecule, but you're not sure which one. Questions 1 to 9 in this quiz will provide clues about your true identity, as well as testing your knowledge of general biology, before Q.10 gives you the opportunity to identify yourself.
Mucus is more than just a sticky mess. It is a highly ordered, complex substance that is essential to our survival. This quiz takes a look at the biology of mucins, which are a major constituent of mucus, and which play several other important functions.
Few animals are seen as both fearsome, yet friendly, but this description can arguably be applied to the hippopotamus. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of this mysterious beast.
Scientists involved in the identification of genes in Drosophila melanogaster (the fruit fly) are notorious amongst geneticists for their quirky sense of humour when it comes to naming these genes. This quiz looks at ten of my favourites.
Based on the British TV show "Only Connect", this quiz challenges you to either identify the fourth in a sequence, or to identify the link between four words, names or phrases. Enjoy!