The Science of Biology 1

what is the smallest unit of life?

a scientist proposes a hypothesis about a virus affecting humans, other virus researchers may

Science differs from other disciplines because science relies on

Measurements made while observing a plant grow 3 cm over a time limit are called

In biology you will learn about all of the following EXCEPT...

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?

the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

why is creativity considered a scientific attitude

organized way of gathering information about the natural world

In science a theory is

Which of the following factors must maintain homeostasis in humans?

All living things contain the genetic material _____________

What is the scientific method?

a scientific explanation for a set of observation that can be tested

signal to which an organism responds

in an experiment, the responding variable (the variable you measure/take data of)

Which of these is not a step of the scientific method?

What is an Independent variable?

What is the first step of the scientific method (usually)?

maintaining a relatively stable internal environment

point of view that is personal, and thus avoided in science

Julie wants to test the effect of fertilizer on tree growth. What is the dependent variable?

well tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypothesis

What is the difference between a scientific theory & a scientific law

how do scientific theories compare to hypotheses?

All of the following are characteristics of life EXCEPT

the information gathered during an experiment

the study of life

a molecule containing the universal genetic code

What happens when homeostasis is permanently lost?

The basic unit of life is

who reviews peer reviewed articles

independent variable

organism with one parent was made through this type of reproduction

All organisms have a ____ that builds up or breaks down materials. The sum of all chemical reactions in their cells.

in an experiment, the variable that is manipulated

Feedback loops help maintain homeostasis in an organism.

Based on observation, you suggest water can accelerate growth of mold, this is

an experiment in which only one variable is changed