with Complete Solutions
a hypothesis is - Answer-proposed explanation for a set of observations
You hypothesize that salmon use visual cues to find their way back and you blind them
and discover they are unable to find their way back. You have - Answer-supported
hypothesis
a theory is - Answer-explanation of an idea that is broad in scope and supported by a
large body of evidence
role of a control in an experiment - Answer-provide a basis of comparison to the
experimental group
which scientist tested the hypothesis that microorganisms can arise by spontaneous
generation - Answer-Pasteur
the amount of energy before and after eating the hamburger is the same - Answer-first
law of thermodynamics
example of the second law of thermodynamics - Answer-knocking over house of cards
basic structural and physiological unit of all living organisms - Answer-cell
process by which organisms maintain stable internal environment - Answer-
homeostasis
mutation in __ results in change in __ that sometimes produces a ___ with altered
structure and function - Answer-DNA, RNA, protein
4 most common elements in living organisms - Answer-C H O N
which statement regarding matter is FALSE - Answer-all matter exists in form of
compounds
which particles are found in nucleus of atom - Answer-protons and neutrons
what is the atomic mass of an atom that has 6 protons, 6 neutrons, and 6 electrons -
Answer-12
uncharged atom of boron has atomic number of 5 and atomic mass of 11. how many
electrons? - Answer-5