Dissection
Name the 7 specimens we dissected.
frog, grasshopper, worm, crayfish, clam, perch and starfish.
What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic Acid
Name a bioluminescent animal or insect.
Answers may vary. Examples are Bobtail squid, Lanternfish, Anglerfish, Krill, Glowworm, fireflies, etc.
Why should Christians study biology and science?
Because the study of biology and/or science gives a better understanding of God's creative power and his omnipotent being. Studying God's creation can lead us to better care for His creation and improve medicine.
What is the largest organ in the human body?
Skin
What tools have you used to dissect?
straight pins, scalpel, scissors, gloves, tweezers, etc.
What has DNA?
DNA is present in all living things and contains the instructions necessary to build and maintain an organism.
What role does bioluminescent play in an organism's life?
Answers may vary. Examples are protection, food, communication etc.
Who does God give dominion over the animals?
God told Adam he has dominion over all the animals.
Name all the classifying groups in the Taxonomy
Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species.
Remember your mnemonics EX: Doctor King Paints Chickens On French Girls' Skirts.
What was your least favorite part of dissecting?
Answers will vary.
What was used to extract DNA in class?
A banana.
What is Bioluminescence?
The emission of light by living organisms through a chemical reaction.
What days of creation did God create all the animals?
Days 5 and 6
What are the five kingdoms in biology?
animalia, plantae, fungi, monera and protista.
Did we dissect any mammals?
No, all our specimens were non-mammalian.
What is a lysis buffer?
A buffer solution used for the purpose of breaking open cells for use in molecular biology experiments.
What two chemicals are involved in bioluminescent?
Luciferin and luciferase.
What did God say both days after creating all living creatures?
It was good.
How many different kinds of life forms are on earth?
There are 10 million different kinds of life forms on earth.
Which specimen was the easiest to dissect?
Answers will vary.
What is RNA?
Ribonucleic acid
Why is bioluminescent sometimes call cold light?
Because this chemical reaction does not produce heat.
Read Colossians 1:15-17. Through and for what was all things created?
All things were created through and for him [Jesus].
Where does the word "biology" come from?