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Intro to Bio and Scientific Method
Intro to Bio and Scientific Method
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Steps in the Scientific Method Characteristics of living things
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I'm testing if the temp. of water affects the plant's growth. What is dependent variable?
the temperature of water
the amount of water
the type of plant
the amount of plant growth
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I'm testing if changing the brand of food I feed my pet causes them to gain weight. What is my independent variable?
the amount of food I feed them
the weight of the pet
the brand of food
the type of pet
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Our body produces insulin to REGULATE blood sugar. This is an example of...
Homeostasis
Evolution
Metabolism
Photosynthesis
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A_____ is a hypothesis that has been tested and supported so many times it is generally accepted as truth.
Theory
Data
Conclusion
Prediction
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I'm testing if changing the brand of food I feed my pet causes them to gain weight. What is my dependent variable?
the amount of food I feed them
the type of pet
the weight of the pet
the brand of food
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What is the genetic code that provide instructions for how cells function?
Evolution
Heredity
DNA
Proteins
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All of the chemical reactions for ENERGY in an organism are called _________.
Homeostasis
Evolution
Photosynthesis
Metabolism
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A tree sapling grows into a tree that bares fruit. This is an example of...
Metabolism
Development
Homeostasis
Evolution
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Our heart races if we are unexpectedly shocked or frightened. This is an example of...
Evolution
Homeostasis
Response to stimulus
Metabolism
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
Photosynthesis
Grow and develop
Respond to stimuli
Metabolism
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The study of living things is called
Physics
Biology
Chemistry
Geology
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You notice water is leaking from the ceiling. This was a(n) ______________
Opinion
Observation
Conclusion
Communication
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I'm testing if the temp. of water affects the plant's growth. What is independent variable?
the amount of plant growth
the temperature of water
the amount of water
the type of plant
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Scientists generally do this before writing a hypothesis
Analyze data and form a conclusion
Perform an experiment and gather data
Design an experiment and test
Develop a question and research it
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What is the smallest unit of life?
Organ
Cell
DNA
Atom
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Which of the following is NOT one of the steps in the Scientific Method?
Prove your opinion was correct
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Observations
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Which of the following is unicellular?
Corn
Onions
Caterpillar
Bacteria
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If I study, then I think I will do well on the test. This is a_________.
Experiment
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Dependent Variable