Cells
Plants
Bill Nye Facts
Astronomy or Astrology
Study Abroad
100

what's the powerhouse of the cell? 

mitchondria

100

where does photosynthesis happen?

chloroplast

100

what is Bill Nye known for?

being a science guy for young children on tv

100

how many planets are there in the solar system?

8

100

what is the most popular study abroad for biology majors at SVSU? 

include what type of study abroad this is via direct enroll, provider based, faculty led, or individual

cayman island faculty led study abroad

200

what is the largest organ system

the integumentary system

200

what is the main difference between plant cell and animal cell?

plant cell has a cell wall

200

when was Bill Nye born?

1955

200

what is the hottest planet?

venus

200

who leads this trip?

Professor Mandy Ross and Professor Arthur Martin
300

what is apoptosis?

programmed cell death

300

why is the cell wall important for plant cells?

it keeps the plant upright

300

what did Bill Nye major in?

in mechanical engineering

300

how zodiac signs are there?

12

300

when is the 2023 biology study abroad?

Spring 2023 (May 31 - June 9, 2023)

400

what is the ultimate stem cell? why?

zygote because it is totipotent

400

why are plants considered autotrophic?

they can make their own food

400

where did Bill Nye go to school?

Cornell University

400

what does NASA stand for?

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

400

when is the application deadline for the Cayman Island study abroad?

Application deadline: October 15, 2022.

500

Scientists have estimated that about ___% of all the cells in the body are bacteria

95%

500

how many plant species are utilized for medicine?

70,000

500

how did Bill Nye become famous?

He worked as a writer/actor on a local sketch comedy television show in Seattle called Almost Live!

He first got his big break on the show from John Keister who met him during an open mic night.

500

what is the worst zodiac sign?

Gemini (per Jaime from Orientation) bc Josh is a Gemini. :))

500

what credit does the Cayman Island trip cover?

  • BIOL 105B (4 cr): Environmental Dynamics (fulfills General Education Category 4 requirements)
  • BIOL 390 (4cr): Special Topics in Biology (students must have previously completed BIOL 111A or 111B or 111C to enroll in this course)

and then the General Education 8 Category

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