Principles of Biology
1107 - SB - Exam 1
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Section 1: Data Analysis - answer
Describe Biology - answer - Biology is the scientific study of life.
- Evolution is a fundamental principle of biology.
- Posing questions about the living world and seeking answers through
scientific inquiry are the central activities of biology.
How can we distinguish a hypotheses from theories in science? - answer
Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad
explanatory power.
What must happen for a hypothesis to be able to be used in science? -
answer It is testable and falsifiable.
Describe a controlled experiment - answer tests experimental and control
groups in parallel.
, What is the correct order of steps in a scientific method? - answer
Observation → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analysis → Conclusion →
Communicate results
How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis? - answer
Theories are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon;
hypotheses typically address more specific issues.
The best experimental design _____ ? - answer includes a large sample size
and a control, and alters only one condition between the controls and the
experimental condition
Section 2: Life & the Cell - answer
Define a Cell - answer *the smallest unit of organization that can preform all
activities required for life*
- characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
What are the 7 properties and processes that we associate with life? - answer
- Energy processing / metabolism
- Order Organization
- Growth Development
- Evaluation Adaption
- Respond to environment
- Regulation / Homeostasis
- Reproduction
What 4 things must be present for a cell to be considered living? - answer 1.)
Separate internal from external environment
2.) Store and transmit genetic information over generations
3.) grow, respond, and change over time
1107 - SB - Exam 1
study guide questions
and answers ( LATEST
UPDATED VERSION ,
Guaranteed pass)
Section 1: Data Analysis - answer
Describe Biology - answer - Biology is the scientific study of life.
- Evolution is a fundamental principle of biology.
- Posing questions about the living world and seeking answers through
scientific inquiry are the central activities of biology.
How can we distinguish a hypotheses from theories in science? - answer
Hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad
explanatory power.
What must happen for a hypothesis to be able to be used in science? -
answer It is testable and falsifiable.
Describe a controlled experiment - answer tests experimental and control
groups in parallel.
, What is the correct order of steps in a scientific method? - answer
Observation → Hypothesis → Experiment → Analysis → Conclusion →
Communicate results
How does a scientific theory differ from a scientific hypothesis? - answer
Theories are usually an explanation for a more general phenomenon;
hypotheses typically address more specific issues.
The best experimental design _____ ? - answer includes a large sample size
and a control, and alters only one condition between the controls and the
experimental condition
Section 2: Life & the Cell - answer
Define a Cell - answer *the smallest unit of organization that can preform all
activities required for life*
- characteristic of prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms
What are the 7 properties and processes that we associate with life? - answer
- Energy processing / metabolism
- Order Organization
- Growth Development
- Evaluation Adaption
- Respond to environment
- Regulation / Homeostasis
- Reproduction
What 4 things must be present for a cell to be considered living? - answer 1.)
Separate internal from external environment
2.) Store and transmit genetic information over generations
3.) grow, respond, and change over time
