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Describe the scientific method and the ways in which it is inadequate at
describing the scientific process - (answers)Oversimplified, implies one
experiment can answer a research question, science is not linear, implies its an
independent effort, ignore technology and society
Distinguish among the many types of biodiversity - (answers)Genetic: diversity of
different forms of life. Genetic variation held in genomes of the species. Genus
with best adaptions to the environment is the most diverse.
Chemical: Bioprospecting is the process of discovery and commercialization of
knowledge of biological resources.
Ecosystem: Can disappear, loss of interactions and productivity. Decline of soil: no
interactions in original ecosystem
Species: Variety of species
Identify causes of biodiversity loss and how we can help protect Earth's
biodiversity - (answers)- habitat destruction
- climate change
- invasive species
- pollution
- human overpopulation
- over harvesting
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Explain why the claim that evolutionary theory is "just a theory" reflects an
incorrect understanding of - (answers)Implies there's not evidence, but its
supported non-contradicting data
Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes - (answers)Prokaryotes are
simple unicellular organisms that have basic single loop DNA, no organelles and a
cell wall. Eukaryotes are complex, have large DNA, nucleus and other
chromosomes
Distinguish between scientific explanations of evolution and explanations that
reflect common misconceptions about evolution - (answers)
Identify consequences of climate change on society - (answers)1. Glacial and Ice
Cap Melting (less water)
2. Sea Level Rise
3. More severe weather
4. Economic losses like costal communities, tourism, damage due to floods, etc.
5. Human health at risk, due to warmer water
6. Agriculture
Explain the scientific consensus on climate change and its causes - (answers)
Respond to climate change misconceptions/denial with data - (answers)
BSC 101 FINAL EXAM study set with 100% verified
solutions-personalized success 2025
Describe the scientific method and the ways in which it is inadequate at
describing the scientific process - (answers)Oversimplified, implies one
experiment can answer a research question, science is not linear, implies its an
independent effort, ignore technology and society
Distinguish among the many types of biodiversity - (answers)Genetic: diversity of
different forms of life. Genetic variation held in genomes of the species. Genus
with best adaptions to the environment is the most diverse.
Chemical: Bioprospecting is the process of discovery and commercialization of
knowledge of biological resources.
Ecosystem: Can disappear, loss of interactions and productivity. Decline of soil: no
interactions in original ecosystem
Species: Variety of species
Identify causes of biodiversity loss and how we can help protect Earth's
biodiversity - (answers)- habitat destruction
- climate change
- invasive species
- pollution
- human overpopulation
- over harvesting
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Explain why the claim that evolutionary theory is "just a theory" reflects an
incorrect understanding of - (answers)Implies there's not evidence, but its
supported non-contradicting data
Distinguish between prokaryotes and eukaryotes - (answers)Prokaryotes are
simple unicellular organisms that have basic single loop DNA, no organelles and a
cell wall. Eukaryotes are complex, have large DNA, nucleus and other
chromosomes
Distinguish between scientific explanations of evolution and explanations that
reflect common misconceptions about evolution - (answers)
Identify consequences of climate change on society - (answers)1. Glacial and Ice
Cap Melting (less water)
2. Sea Level Rise
3. More severe weather
4. Economic losses like costal communities, tourism, damage due to floods, etc.
5. Human health at risk, due to warmer water
6. Agriculture
Explain the scientific consensus on climate change and its causes - (answers)
Respond to climate change misconceptions/denial with data - (answers)
