Short answers: Ch1 Bio
Give an example of a question that society might have that can be answered by science.
Can a human being be replicated? In other words, can science make an exact replica of someone?
Based on your observations, conclude what effect temperature has on Himalayan rabbits.
The rabbits coat adapts to colder weather.
What is a bias?
A bias is a personal view on a subject.
What is meant by a population of organisms? Give two examples
A population of an organism means how many of animal/human are in a particular family. Ex. Population of a beehive Ex. Population of a wolf pack
How would you determine whether something is living or nonliving?
All living organisms consist of these 6 things- made if cells, obtain and use energy, grow and develop, reproduce, respond to their environment, and living things adapt to their environment.
Why do reviewers of scientific papers have to be anonymous and independent?
Because if the reviewer is a friend of the scientist then it builds up pressure for he/she to approve. It could affect the way he/she views the paper.
Some opponents of the theory of evolution dismiss the idea as being "just a theory." Why is this NOT a very good argument against the theory of evolution?
Because they are not offering any facts to back themselves up.
Before completing the experiment, the scientist made a hypothesis. What is the hypothesis that she is making?
If I put an ice pack over the back of a Himalayan rabbit, it will turn the fur a different color.
Which characteristic of living things is important to the survival of a group of animals rather than an individual member of this group? Why?
If a group of species is able to adapt, it will have a higher chance of survival if a drastic event that changes their environment occurs. Yet if this only happened to one individual, then, the entire group would not benefit because they would not be unable to evolve if it could not apply to the entire species when only one survives, leaving an endangered species.
Which rabbit is the control?
Rabbit B
Why is rabbit B essential to the experiment?
Rabbit B is essential to this experiment because it shows that a Himalayan rabbit usually doesn't have a mark there.
What is a goal of science?
The goal if science is to better our understanding about the world that we live in. Science also helps us broadens our knowledge on diseases, animals, and humans.
What is the variable in this experiment?
The ice pack - the domestic coldness
What are the functions of these structures? How are they similar and how are they different?
They are all some sort of a bone structure, but come from different animals. Each structure is one of the most important parts of the animals body. Each bone is not only from a different animal, but also from different species.
Can a theory change over time?
Yes, a theory can change overtime. The reason that a theory can change over time is because throughout an experiment you are always receiving new info, causing new testing, hypothesis, and observations. And when we receive new info we have to update all of our data including our theories.