Biology Basics

Question 1

Which of the following measurements is most precise?

Accepted Answer

36.2 mL

Question 2

Which piece of lab equipment is never used for making measurements?

Accepted Answer

test tube

Question 3

Which piece of equipment should not be used for transferring liquid from one container to another?

Accepted Answer

petri dish

Question 4

The effect, also represented by what the scientist measures and records, is known as the

Accepted Answer

dependent variable

Question 5

A student notices the sidewalk is wet. If she assumes it rained during school, she is making

Accepted Answer

an inference

Question 6

Troy needs 25 mL of saline for his lab; which tool would give him the most precise measurement?

Accepted Answer

graduated cylinder

Questions 6