Homework For Grown Ups Flashcards
When were the Jewish dietary laws given to Moses?
On Mount Sinai at the same time as the Ten Commandments.
What is the system of dietary laws, followed by Orthodox Jews called?
Kashrut
Why are the Jewish dietary laws observed?
They help the Jewish community retain a sense of identity and obedience to Gods will.
What name is given to Jewish foods that are permitted?
Kosher
What does the word kosher mean?
“Proper”
What foods are considered Kosher?
Fish that have both fins and scales.
Birds that are not birds of prey or scavengers.
Mammals that chew the cud and have cloven hooves
What foods in Jewish culture should not be eaten together?
Meat and Dairy
What is the name given to the special way that animals are to be slaughtered within the Jewish community?
Shechitah
What is the name given to Forbidden foods in the Jewish community?
Terefah
What foods are forbidden in Jewish communities?
Rodents reptiles amphibians and insects.
Who was Alexander Fleming?
Biological hero
1928 noticed penicillium mould growing on culture plate he had prepared containing bacteria (diseases)
Mould killed bacteria.
During sexual reproduction, how many chromosomes do we inherit from each parent?
23.
What is the distribution of x and Y chromosomes found in both males and females?
Women XX
Men XY
Which chromosome do eggs carry?
X.
Which chromosome does male spermicides carry?
Either X or Y
