BSC 101 EXAM 1 2026 TEST BANK
COMPLETE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Hypothesis.
Answer: A testable, falsifiable explanation for an observation.
◉ Theory (scientific).
Answer: A well‑supported explanation backed by extensive evidence.
◉ Fact (scientific).
Answer: An observation repeatedly confirmed.
◉ Law (scientific).
Answer: A description of a natural phenomenon that consistently occurs.
◉ Prediction.
Answer: What you expect to happen if the hypothesis is correct.
◉ Independent variable.
Answer: The factor intentionally changed in an experiment.
◉ Dependent variable.
Answer: The measured outcome
, ◉ Control treatment.
Answer: A baseline group used for comparison
◉ Controlled variables.
Answer: Factors kept constant across all groups.
◉ Properties of life.
Answer: Organization, energy use, homeostasis, growth, reproduction,
response to stimuli, evolution.
◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: Maintaining stable internal conditions.
◉ Asexual vs. sexual reproduction.
Answer: Asexual: one parent, identical offspring. Sexual: two parents,
genetic variation.
◉ Organic vs. inorganic molecules.
Answer: Organic contain carbon‑hydrogen bonds; inorganic do not.
◉ Macromolecules.
Answer: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉ Hypothesis.
Answer: A testable, falsifiable explanation for an observation.
◉ Theory (scientific).
Answer: A well‑supported explanation backed by extensive evidence.
◉ Fact (scientific).
Answer: An observation repeatedly confirmed.
◉ Law (scientific).
Answer: A description of a natural phenomenon that consistently occurs.
◉ Prediction.
Answer: What you expect to happen if the hypothesis is correct.
◉ Independent variable.
Answer: The factor intentionally changed in an experiment.
◉ Dependent variable.
Answer: The measured outcome
, ◉ Control treatment.
Answer: A baseline group used for comparison
◉ Controlled variables.
Answer: Factors kept constant across all groups.
◉ Properties of life.
Answer: Organization, energy use, homeostasis, growth, reproduction,
response to stimuli, evolution.
◉ Homeostasis.
Answer: Maintaining stable internal conditions.
◉ Asexual vs. sexual reproduction.
Answer: Asexual: one parent, identical offspring. Sexual: two parents,
genetic variation.
◉ Organic vs. inorganic molecules.
Answer: Organic contain carbon‑hydrogen bonds; inorganic do not.
◉ Macromolecules.
Answer: Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.
