BIO 100 SBCC Exam 1 Questions And Answers 100% Verified
Biology - ANSWER the scientific study of life
Qualifications of Life - ANSWER (1) Order/complex organization, (2) Response to
environment, (3) Reproduction, (4) Evolution, (5) Growth, (6) Internal regulation, (7)
Homeostasis, and (8) Energy processing
The 5 Kingdoms - ANSWER Monera, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantea, and Animalia
The 3 Domains - ANSWER Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Smallest to largest levels of organization - ANSWER Atom, molecule, organelle, cell,
tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
Science - ANSWER -Field of study that seeks natural explanations for natural
phenomena.
-Must be observable, measurable, and variable
Discovery Science - ANSWER Science describing nature
Hypothesis-based Science - ANSWER Science that involves the scientific method
The Scientific Method (Steps) - ANSWER (1) Observation, (2) Question, (3) Hypothesis,
(4) Prediction, (5) Testing
Matter - ANSWER Anything that has mass and takes up space
, Element - ANSWER A substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances
Essential Elements of Life - ANSWER Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Atom - ANSWER Smallest particle of an element
Atomic Number - ANSWER The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Defines the
element.
Atomic Mass - ANSWER The number of protons and neutrons combined
Electron Shells - ANSWER -Where the electrons reside.
-Can hold 2 or 8 electrons
Inert vs. Reactive - ANSWER Inert atoms have a full outer shell while reactive atoms
have an outer shell that is incomplete and ready to form bonds.
Chemical Bond - ANSWER Interaction between 2 or more atoms that result in each
atoms having a full outer shell. Electrons may be donated, received, or shared.
Ionic Bond - ANSWER Bond between oppositely charged atoms called ions
Ion - ANSWER An atom that has gained or lost electrons, thus acquiring a charge.
Covalent Bond - ANSWER Involves sharing an electron to stabilize 2 atoms
Molecule - ANSWER Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
Biology - ANSWER the scientific study of life
Qualifications of Life - ANSWER (1) Order/complex organization, (2) Response to
environment, (3) Reproduction, (4) Evolution, (5) Growth, (6) Internal regulation, (7)
Homeostasis, and (8) Energy processing
The 5 Kingdoms - ANSWER Monera, Protoctista, Fungi, Plantea, and Animalia
The 3 Domains - ANSWER Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya
Smallest to largest levels of organization - ANSWER Atom, molecule, organelle, cell,
tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere
Science - ANSWER -Field of study that seeks natural explanations for natural
phenomena.
-Must be observable, measurable, and variable
Discovery Science - ANSWER Science describing nature
Hypothesis-based Science - ANSWER Science that involves the scientific method
The Scientific Method (Steps) - ANSWER (1) Observation, (2) Question, (3) Hypothesis,
(4) Prediction, (5) Testing
Matter - ANSWER Anything that has mass and takes up space
, Element - ANSWER A substance that can't be broken down into simpler substances
Essential Elements of Life - ANSWER Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen
Atom - ANSWER Smallest particle of an element
Atomic Number - ANSWER The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. Defines the
element.
Atomic Mass - ANSWER The number of protons and neutrons combined
Electron Shells - ANSWER -Where the electrons reside.
-Can hold 2 or 8 electrons
Inert vs. Reactive - ANSWER Inert atoms have a full outer shell while reactive atoms
have an outer shell that is incomplete and ready to form bonds.
Chemical Bond - ANSWER Interaction between 2 or more atoms that result in each
atoms having a full outer shell. Electrons may be donated, received, or shared.
Ionic Bond - ANSWER Bond between oppositely charged atoms called ions
Ion - ANSWER An atom that has gained or lost electrons, thus acquiring a charge.
Covalent Bond - ANSWER Involves sharing an electron to stabilize 2 atoms
Molecule - ANSWER Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds
