Biology EOC Review| 200 Questions| With Complete Solutions

Biology EOC Review| 200 Questions| With Complete Solutions Steps to the scientific method: correct answer: 1. state problem 2. form hypothesis 3. set up controlled experiment 4. record and analyze results 5. draw conclusion manipulated variable correct answer: the part of the experiment that is purposely changed (x-axis) responding variable correct answer: the part of the experiment that changes due to the manipulated variable control correct answer: the part of the experiment that stays the same quantitative data correct answer: data measured by a number qualitative data correct answer: data observed and recorded with words (not a number) hypothesis correct answer: possible explanation that comes from observations theory correct answer: broad explanation of a set of related observations or events law correct answer: generalizes data into a concise description of what is likely to happen in a particular situation bar graph correct answer: graph used to compare things line graph correct answer: graph used to show continuous change circle graph correct answer: graph demonstrates range of a single variable centi correct answer: prefix meaning hundredth milli correct answer: prefix meaning thousandth kilo correct answer: prefix meaning thousand meter correct answer: unit used to measure distance gram correct answer: unit used to measure weight liter correct answer: unit used to measure volume basic science correct answer: development of information to aid understanding (finding information) applied science correct answer: applies existing knowledge to develop practical applications (using information) Seven characteristic of living things: correct answer: 1. complex organization (made of atoms and cells) 2. metabolism (combination of chemical reactions an organism uses to build up or break down molecules) 3. homeostasis (constant internal environment despite external environment) 4. response to a stimulus (fight or flight) 5. growth and development 6. reproduction and heredity (sexual and asexual) 7. change over time (evolution) Level of organization inside of an organism: correct answer: 1. atoms 2. molecules 3. organelles 4. cells 5. tissues 6. organs 7. organ systems 8. organisms Level of organization outside of an organism: correct answer: 1. organism 2. species 3. population 4. community 5. ecosystem 6. biome 7. biosphere atom vs. ion correct answer: atom: smallest indivisible unit of an element ion: charged atom ionic bond correct answer: bond in which atoms lose or gain electrons covalent bond correct answer: bond in which atoms share electrons nonpolar (covalent bond) correct answer: bond in which electrons are shared equally between atoms and there is NO