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Module 1 - Foundations of Biology
phenomena
observable events or occurrences; plural of phenonmenon
Pseudoscience
a theory, methodology, or practice that is considered to be without scientific foundation; ex -
zodiac
Give an example of a pseudoscience
Astrology
independent variable
one factor that a scientist that chose to change, or alter, in a scientific experiment
dependent variable
the factor that changes in response to the independent variable
controlled variables
factors that a scientist chooses to keep constant throughout the experiment
hypothesis
an explanation for a specific observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that is based on
scientific knowledge and can be tested by further investigation
,scientific law
descriptions of what we except to happen in the natural world, based on many observations and
data collected over time
scientific theory
broad explanations of the natural world that are based on strong scientific support
What are some examples of theories?
Atomic, big bang, plate, cell
What are some examples of laws?
Conservation, newtons motion
What could describe a pseudoscience?
Zodiac Signs
What is the first step of the scientific method?
Ask a question
What is the second step of the scientific method?
Do background research
What is the third step of the scientific method?
Form a Hypothesis
What is the fourth step of the scientific method?
Test with a Experiment
, What is the fifth step of the scientific method?
Analyze Data
What is the sixth step of the scientific method?
Draw conclusions
What is the correct order for Scientific Method?
Ask a question, Research, For a Hypothesis, Perform and Experiment, Analyze Data, Conslusion
What are 4 types of macro-molecules? (biomacromolecules)
carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
What do all macromolecules have in common?
Carbon
Polymer
large molecules composed of many identical or similar sub units called monomers
monosaccharide
the smallest type of carbohydrate molecule & the monomer for large polysaccharide molecules
What are two (2) examples of monosaccharide?
glucose & fructose
What do monosaccharides provide for cells?
glucose & energy