Biology 101 2026 |
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,Scientific Method A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a
scientific problem
laws/scientific law are not explained
scientific theory/theory must be testable w consistent results
-must be falsifiable
-cant prove in science but can show results
hypothesis a proposed explanation, tries to solve a problem
-you can never prove your hypothesis but you can
fail to reject
-needs to explain the reason for the experiment
and the explanation that is being tested
hypothesis vs prediction hypos need to explain the reason for the
experiment and the explanation that is being
tested
hypos are longer
experiment an orderly procedure carried out w the goal of
validating or rejecting a hypothesis
variables characteristic that is being measured (changes)
controls static characteristic (remains unchanged)
properties of life 1. order
2. reproduction
3. growth & development
4. energy processing
5. regulation
6. response to environment
7. evolutionary adaptation
1. order must be made up of cells & must conform to life's
hierarchy of organization
, 2. reproduction must be able to pass genetic information on its
own
-make babies
3. growth and development grow in size or numbers
-life cycle
4. energy processing must acquire chemical energy
5. regulation must maintain internal environment
-homeostatis
-must be able to regulate body temp
6. response to environment must respond to external stimuli
-moves if you poke it
evolutionary adaptation must be able to adapt to their environment
how organisms are organized atom
molecule
organelle
cell
tissues
organ
organ system
organism
population
community
ecosystem
biosphere
atom basic building block of the universe or matter
molecule made up of 2 or more atoms covalently bonded
together
Questions, Answers &
Detailed Rationales Study
Guide
Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
Included
,Scientific Method A logical, systematic approach to the solution of a
scientific problem
laws/scientific law are not explained
scientific theory/theory must be testable w consistent results
-must be falsifiable
-cant prove in science but can show results
hypothesis a proposed explanation, tries to solve a problem
-you can never prove your hypothesis but you can
fail to reject
-needs to explain the reason for the experiment
and the explanation that is being tested
hypothesis vs prediction hypos need to explain the reason for the
experiment and the explanation that is being
tested
hypos are longer
experiment an orderly procedure carried out w the goal of
validating or rejecting a hypothesis
variables characteristic that is being measured (changes)
controls static characteristic (remains unchanged)
properties of life 1. order
2. reproduction
3. growth & development
4. energy processing
5. regulation
6. response to environment
7. evolutionary adaptation
1. order must be made up of cells & must conform to life's
hierarchy of organization
, 2. reproduction must be able to pass genetic information on its
own
-make babies
3. growth and development grow in size or numbers
-life cycle
4. energy processing must acquire chemical energy
5. regulation must maintain internal environment
-homeostatis
-must be able to regulate body temp
6. response to environment must respond to external stimuli
-moves if you poke it
evolutionary adaptation must be able to adapt to their environment
how organisms are organized atom
molecule
organelle
cell
tissues
organ
organ system
organism
population
community
ecosystem
biosphere
atom basic building block of the universe or matter
molecule made up of 2 or more atoms covalently bonded
together
