God's Design of Living Things
According to God’s design, what do all living things depend on for their needs?
God, who supplies everything needed for life
What is something all living things can do that nonliving things cannot?
Grow and reproduce
What is the basic unit of all living things?
The cell
What are groups of similar cells that work together called?
Tissues
What process helps your body grow and replace damaged cells?
Mitosis
What is one way we see God’s provision in the natural world?
Through food chains, oxygen production, or balanced ecosystems
Name one example of a living thing and one of a nonliving thing.
Living: tree; Nonliving: rock
What does the cell theory state?
All living things are made of cells, cells are the basic units of life, and all cells come from pre-existing cells
What do several tissues working together form?
An organ
What type of cell division produces reproductive cells (egg and sperm)?
Meiosis
How are living and nonliving things connected in God’s creation?
Living things depend on nonliving things (like water, air, and sunlight) to survive
What are the five characteristics of living things?
They grow, reproduce, respond, use energy, and are made of cells
How does the complexity of a cell show God’s design?
It works perfectly with many parts doing specific jobs, showing order and purpose
How do organs work together in the body?
They form organ systems that carry out major life functions
How many cells are formed at the end of mitosis?
Two identical cells
How does studying science help us better understand God?
It reveals His order, creativity, and care in creation
A seed appears inactive—how do we know it’s still living?
It can grow and reproduce when placed in the right conditions.
Name one structure that both plant and animal cells have.
Any of these: nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria
Put these in order from smallest to largest: cell, system, organism, tissue, organ.
Cell → Tissue → Organ → System → Organism
How many cells are formed at the end of meiosis, and how are they different?
Four cells with half the number of chromosomes
Give an example of how balance in nature shows God’s design.
Examples: pollination, predator-prey balance, nutrient cycles, etc
Why is a virus considered to be “on the border” between living and nonliving?
It needs a host to reproduce and cannot live independently
Which part of a plant cell makes food using sunlight?
The chloroplast
How does each level of organization show God’s design for cooperation?
Each level depends on the others, showing harmony and purpose in creation
How does cell division reflect God’s design for life?
It allows growth, repair, and reproduction—showing God’s plan for continuation of life