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Biology Chapter 1
The Study of Life
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The first forms of life on earth were_____ | microorganisms |
| Steps for scientific method | Observation, question, hypothesis, prediction, experiment, and result |
| A suggested and testable explanation for an event is called a_____ | hypothesis |
| What common "science" is not considered a natural science? | Computer science |
| Type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called_____ | Inductive Reasoning |
| Parts of a scientific paper | Introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, and the conclusion. Can include an Abstract (concise summary at beginning). |
| The seven properties of life are: | Order, reproduction, response or sensitivity to stimuli, adaption, growth and development, regulation/homeostasis, and energy processing. Can include (evolution) but that's stupid. |
| Levels of organization (smallest to largest) | Organelles, cells, tissues, organs and organ systems, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystem, and biosphere. |