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Ch 1,2,3,4,5

Lecture review of in-class notes on beginning chapters 1,2,3,4,5

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Science is? Predictive, there is no proof, but evidence rather. Relying on quantitive and qualitative data
Major part of science is? It is falsifiable
What is a hypothesis? A testable, falsifiable prediction that is subject to experimental testing
Theory is? A well substantiated explantation based rigorous testing
A law is? A statement that describes a constant & universal relationship observed in nature. Often based on mathematics & applies along the universe
What is the first requirement of evolution? Evolution by natural selection
What is the second requirement of evolution? Fitness, producing and reproducing
What is the third requirement of evolution? Heritability, ability to pass down traits
Inductive reasoning is? Draws on generalisations, inferring patterns
Deductive reasoning is? Draws on specific conclusions, using statistical data
What order does deductive reasoning go? Theory, hypothesis, observation, & confirmation
Quantitive is? Numerical, quantifiable, T-tests, descriptive statistics
Qualitative is? Characteristics, qualities, subjective data
Conceptual models use? Qualitative steps
Mathematical models use? Quantitative steps
With low pressure things will go... Up
With high pressure things will go... Down
Most photosynthesis happens in what aquatic zone? Photic
Primary respiration happens in this aquatic zone? Mesoplegic
Is freshwater less dense? Yes
Versions of a gene are called what? Allele
Micro-evolution is? Changes in specific species
Macro-evolution is? Speciation
DNA codes for proteins and enzymes that then code for.... Emergent behaviours
Xeric means? Dry
Mesic means? Moderate
Hydric Wet
1st Law of Thermodynamics Energy cannot be created or destroyed
2nd Law of Thermodynamics For a spontaneous process, the entropy of the universe increases
3rd Law of Thermodynamics A perfect crystal at zero Kelvin has zero entropy
In a food pyramid, most energy is lost by individuals in each of the tropic levels from heat, but about how much goes to the next level? 10%
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