Introduction
to Life Study Guide
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Study of life is known as? |
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How are genes used by organisms? |
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Which characteristic of living things relates to stability? |
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What does homeostasis mean? |
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What is ecology? |
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How do heterotrophs obtain energy? |
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List distinct properties of living things. |
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What is the smallest unit that can carry on life called? |
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What are all living things made of? |
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Which of the following are characteristics of ALL living things --- growth, development, cellular organization, & movement? |
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A scientist noticed that bacteria weren't growing in some test tubes. Is this observation, hypothesis, or experimentation? |
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The scientist suggests that bacteria aren't growing in some test tubes because they aren't getting the nutrients they need. Is this observation, hypothesis, experimentation, or conclusion? |
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A scientist adds a different nutrient to half of the test tubes in which he is growing bacteria. Is this observation, hypothesis, or experimentation? |
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Define hypothesis. |
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What is a theory? |
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A hypothesis is rejected if it does not explain what? |
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When scientists are planning experiments, do they have a good idea of the possible results? |
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If new evidence emerges, do theories change? |
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Are theories supported with some scientific knowledge? |
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Are theories proved scientific ideas? |
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For scientists to communication with each other about their data, what do they do with their data? |
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How do scientists organize data? |
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If a microscope has a 30X objective lens & a 10X ocular (eyepiece) lens, what is its magnification? |
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What are the base units for each of these SI measurements --- length? second? volume? mass? |