AP BIO Unit 1 Exam Questions with Latest Update

Identify the shared characteristics of the natural sciences - ANSWER-Natural science are different fields of science that relates to the physical world and its phenomena and processes. Steps of the scientific method (6) - ANSWER-Observation, Question, hypothesis that answers a question, Prediction based on the hypothesis, Do an experiment to test the prediction, Analyze the results Inductive reasoning - ANSWER-observation based Deductive reasoning - ANSWER-hypothesis based Basic Science - ANSWER-to expand knowledge Applied science - ANSWER-solve real world problems the properties of life (9) - ANSWER-Order- organized structure, Respond to stimuli, Reproduction, Growth, Regulation- nutrient transport, Homeostasis- constant internal conditions, Energy Processing, Adaptation, Evolution the levels of organization among living things - ANSWER-Organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, the biosphere Recognize and interpret a phylogenetic tree - ANSWER-LOL List examples of different sub disciplines in biology - ANSWER-Microbiology- biology of tiny stuff Botany- plant stuff Describe how the present-day theory of evolution was developed - ANSWER-the process by which organisms change over time as a result of changes in heritable physical or behavioral traits. Define adaptation - ANSWER-A trait that benefits the survival of an organism in their environment Explain convergent and divergent evolution - ANSWER-Divergent is when one species split in two. Convergent is when different species evolve to have similar traits.