Scientists love to name things. In this quiz you can discover all kinds of strange and wonderful names that scientists use in their jobs, and where those names come from.
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#1. What is the planet Jupiter named after?
Jupiter was the Ancient Roman god of thunder and the sky, and the father of all other Roman gods.
#2. What animal has the scientific name Gallus gallus domesticus?
Gallus gallus domesticus is the scientific name for the domesticated chicken.
#3. Which of the following is NOT a real chemical?
Angelic acid is found in the plant angelica, miraculin is found in miracle fruit, and Sonic Hedgehog is a protein found in many animals, from fruit flies to humans!
#4. How many gigabytes are there in a petabyte?
There are 1000 gigabytes in a terabyte, and 1000 terabytes in a petabyte.
#5. What is a bearcat?
Bearcats, also known as binturong, are carnivorous mammals that live in south-east Asia and apparently smell like popcorn!
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