Round 6: Tossup 10
Pax6 regulates the development of one component of this organ across multiple species. Crystallins make up one part of these organs in vertebrates. A theory of the Cambrian Explosion posits that the evolution of these organs started an “arms race.” These organs are filled with aqueous humor, which is secreted from the ciliary body. Large examples of these organs in (*) giant squids are focused through movement, rather than changing shape. Thomas Hunt Morgan compared white and red examples of these organs in Drosophila. For 10 points, name these sensory organs that allow the perception of visual information. ■END■
ANSWER: eyes [anti-prompt on retina or lens by asking “what larger organ is it a part of?”]
<Science - Biology, Sarkar> | VAULT II Packet 06
= Average correct buzzpoint
Buzzes
| Player | Team | Opponent | Buzzpoint | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Lovell | Sheffield A | Chimera | 46 | 15 |
| Stephen Donoghue | Sheffield B | Manchester B | 50 | 15 |
| Simon Brewer | Manchester A | Edinburgh | 62 | 10 |
Summary
| Tournament | Edition | Match | Heard | Conv. % | Power % | Neg % | Avg. Buzz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAULT II at Georgia Tech | 2026-01-24 | ✓ | 6 | 100% | 100% | 17% | 19.00 |
| Triangle Cup | 2026-03-13 | ✓ | 3 | 100% | 33% | 0% | 57.33 |
| VAULT II at Eden Prairie HS | 2026-03-13 | ✓ | 3 | 100% | 33% | 33% | 65.00 |
| VAULT II at McGill | 2026-03-13 | ✓ | 4 | 100% | 50% | 50% | 74.00 |
| VAULT II at UCSB | 2026-03-13 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 80% | 0% | 44.40 |
| VAULT II Northern UK | 2026-04-24 | ✓ | 3 | 100% | 67% | 0% | 52.67 |
| VAULT II Southern UK | 2026-04-24 | ✓ | 4 | 100% | 100% | 0% | 45.25 |
| VAULT II at Harvard | 2026-04-30 | ✓ | 3 | 100% | 67% | 0% | 44.33 |
| VAULT II at MINT | 2026-06-19 | ✓ | 5 | 100% | 60% | 20% | 55.80 |
| VAULT II Stanford Online | 2026-07-17 | ✓ | 8 | 100% | 88% | 0% | 37.38 |