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Honors Bio Unit 1 Test Review
Honors Bio Unit 1 Test Review
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scientific method and COL
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The dependent variable is
unchanging
known before the experiment
the result
the manipulated variable.
2
Which choices is NOT a characteristic of life?
responding to stimuli
growth and development
has tissues and organs
evolution
3
How is a control variable different than the dependent variable?
Control variables are the outcome.
Control variables are the same as dependent variables.
Control Variables remain constant.
Control variables are what the scientist is testing.
4
The simplest level at which life exists.
cell
organelle
population
tissue
5
A bee buzzing near your face is a(n)
stimulus
variable
response
adaptation
6
We are investigating the effect of amount of light on plant growth. What is the IV?
The amount of Soil
Plant growth
The type of plant
Amount of Light
7
The Universal Genetic Code is
used in multicellular organisms only.
use in every single organism on Earth.
different depending on the organism.
used by almost all organisms.
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A control group helps an experiment because it give the scientist
None of the above
More work
More participants
A group to compare experimental results to
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What do you need in order to begin the scientific method?
Tools
A degree
A problem/question
Hands
10
Which type of feedback seeks to immediately restore homeostasis?
neutral
early onset
negative
positive
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If an experiment cannot be repeated by other people or scientists then it's
a good experiment
Not reliable
Perfect
Reliable
12
At which level do feedback systems operate?
community
only at the cellular level
organismal and community
organismal
13
What is the difference between the experimental group and the control group?
The experimental group receives the factor being tested
The experimental group gets results
The experimental group is larger
The experimental group is independent
14
Select the best hypothesis.
Double Stuf have twice the filling compared to regular.
Double Stuf cookies are better than regular.
I wonder if Double stuf are really doubled stuffed.
Double Stuf have more filling than regular.
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Which choice(s) is(are) used to ensure scientists report accurate and reliable results?
there is nothing - scientists lie all the time
peer review
the amount they need to pay to get published
University rules
16
The picture demonstrates
a stimulus
a response
development
growth
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Which type of feedback reduces the effect of the stimulus?
negative
positive
18
Theories can be changed if
new evidence comes up - usually this refines theories
theories can never be changed.
politicians demand scientists change them
laws disagree with them
19
Which scenario would be the most credible and accurate?
Not controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Controlling all variables and doing one trial
Controlling variables and doing 100 trials
Not controlling variables and doing one trial.
20
This is when you state whether your hypothesis was correct, your errors, and what you do next.
Graph
Procedure
Conclusion
Problem
21
Roosevelt football team wants to know protein shakes makes you stronger. What's the DV here?
The age of players
The coach
Player Strength
Shakes
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A good hypothesis must
All the above
Be testable
Make a prediction or explain a phenomenon
Be based on logical observations
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A theory can become a law if it has TONS of evidence.
true
false
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Laws are based on
hypotheses
inferences
theories
observations
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Metabolism consists of
anabolic (breaking down) and catabolic (building up) rxns
how many calories you burn in a day
the act of maintaining homeostasis
catabolic (breaking down) and anabolic (building up) rxns
26
Which type of feedback is illustrated in the chart?
positive
negative
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Sexual reproduction
produces offspring that are the same as their parents
is the quickest way to reproduce
produces offspring that are different from parents
is the easiest way to reproduce
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What is the independent variable?
The variable being tested and changed
The outcome
The variable measured
When you hold something constant
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John tests whether his rap skills are the best in school. Why would you not trust his results?
"Best" is a subjective term
His sample included everyone in the school
He used a control group
He is not a scientist
