biology: chapter 1 test

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photosynthesis

light → food

metric system

the ____ (measurements based on powers of ten) used by scientists when conducting research

theory

____ (a well-tested explanation that brings together many observations) in science such as evolution, plate tectonics, biogenesis

homeostasis

____ (the internal control of mechanisms) allows for an organism's systems to remain in balance

reproduction

____ (the production of offspring) is a characteristic of life that enables the continuation of species

biology

____ (the science of life) involves learning about the natural world

chemosynthesis

chemical → food

a response is a quick reaction whereas an adaption is over time

compare and contrast a response and an adaptation.

heterotrophs

consume/obtain food

science is knowledge based off the study of nature whereas pseudoscience is an imitation (FALSE SCIENCE)

differentiate between pseudoscience and science.

morals, principles, & values **remember MVP**

ethnical points of view at biology?

control group in an experiment this is the group that is used for comparison experimental group in an experiment this is the group that is exposed to the factor being tested

explain the differences between: control group, experimental group

independent variable is whats being tested and dependent variable is the outcome

explain the differences between: independent variable, dependent variable

you observe to collect data

explain the differences between: observation, data

metric system to our system meter -- length (distance) gram -- mass liter -- volume second -- time celsius/kelvin - temperature

metric system - common biological units

autotrophs

produce their own

- forensics - bird flu / west nile virus - medical advances - global warming - ebola

what are some ways were exposed to biology in everyday life?

1. cells 2. organization 3. growth 4. reproduce 5. response 6. energy 7. homeostasis 8. adaptation (evolve)

what are the characteristics of life?

1. atoms 2. molecules 3. organelles 4. cells 5. tissues 6. organs 7. systems 8. organism

what are the levels of organization?

inherited changes in response to environmental factors

what best describes adaptation?

observation

what is a testable explanation?

responding is a quick reaction whereas adapting is over time

what is the difference between adapting and responding?

qualitative - characteristic quantitive - how many, #

what is the difference between quantitative and qualitative?

it is testable

what is true about scientific inquiry?

kilogram

which SI base unit would be used to describe the physical characteristic of dolphin?

homeostasis graph

which characteristic of life should be the title of this graph?

quantitative data

which describes this statement, "the frog is 4cm long"?


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