Ch 1 The Science of Life

Which of the following describes what an adaptation is?

The basic unit of length in the metric system is the

Biology is the study of

All living things maintain balance within their cells and the environment through

Passes a beam of electrons through a thin slice of a specimen creating a 2-D image

Which characteristic of living things is illustrated by this food web?

A light microscope with a 10x objective lens and a 20x ocular lens has a magnification of

Based on observations, you suggest that cats prefer to hunt at night.

During a controlled experiment, a scientist isolates and tests

Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of

You must devise a(n) _____ to test your hypothesis.

At the conclusion of your experiment you must form a(n)

Growth occurs by

What is the independent variable?

Which is not a correct association between an SI base unit abbreviation and its base quantity?

Information gathered from observations during an experiment is called

A response is a reaction to a(n)

What is the dependent variable?

What is one variable that is not controlled in the experiment?

If you have 300 cm of string, how many meters do you have?

If you have 4 L of soda, how many milliliters do you have?

Why is the metric system easier to use than the English system?

Passes a beam of electrons over a specimen's surface creating a 3-D image

What is the purpose of the solid bucket in part A?

A scientist noticed that in acidic water some brine shrimp developed with spiral shaped bodies.

Which of the following scientists is known as the father of microscopy?

One limitation of the electron microscope is that it cannot be used to

The work of scientists usually begins with

How many meters are in 3.8 km?

Organisms need to take in ___ to fuel chemical reactions that allow growth and development.

Which of the following is not necessarily a characteristic of living things?

Uses multiple lenses and passes light through a specimen which could be living or dead

How do scientific theories compare to hypotheses?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?

What is the student's hypothesis?

Publishing experimental results and conclusions in journals is an example of which SM step?

Based on observations, Dr. Strange suggested that rats might spread bubonic plague.

In the scientific method you must first define your ___.

After you have defined the problem you must collect ___ to be able to form your ____.

This example of descent from a common ancestor represents which big idea in biology?

Based on the information, what would be the most logical conclusion?

Which group is the control group?

The ability of the microscope to show details very clearly is called

In an experiment, you observe, collect, and organize your ____.

Why is rabbit B essential to the experiment?

Which lens on a microscope with 10X ocular lens would produce a final magnification of 600X?

Which statement is true of a scientific hypothesis?

What is the hypothesis being tested?

Scientists analyze data to