Biology Chapter 1

Question 0

Protist

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Single celled eukaryote

Question 1

Biology?

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The study of life

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Natural phenomena

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Any event that is observable (mating glass frogs) (aurora borealis)

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Domains

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Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya

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Kingdoms

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Bacteria
Protists
Fungi
Animals
Plants
Archaea

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Socrates

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470 Bc Socratic method of inquiry (scientific method)

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Plato

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427 Bc founder of first institution of higher learning. (Academy in Athens)

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Deductive reasoning

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Drawing a single conclusion about an unknown phenomenon based on info already known

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Hypothesis?

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Prediction or educated guess that explains the phenomena. An educated guess. Includes testable scenarios. Null hypothesis.

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Conclusion?

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Having tested all possible, hypothesis only remains (ie fail to disprove)

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Experimentation

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Variables
Reproducible
Quantifiable
Explicable

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Reproducible

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Can be repeated

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Quantifiable

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Differences are measurable

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Explicable

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Does the result reflect a logical conclusion based on previous knowledge

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Question or problem

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Addresses an unexplained phenomenon

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Hypothesis testing

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Disproved or failed to disprove

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Alternate hypothesis

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Your prediction Ha

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Null hypothesis

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Used in statistical testing Ho

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Theory

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Explanation or conclusion that is supported after repeated testing

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Scientific theory

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Derived by principles of education

Supported after years of cross examination

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Theories may change but the factual basis of a theory stays the same example:

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The theory of natural selection

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Evolution - founded by?

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Charles Darwin
Phenomenon that unites all biological sciences
Species change by process of natural selection
Over time can lead to formation of new species

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All organisms related by evolution

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Domain bacteria, archaea, and eukarya

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Domain eukarya?

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Kingdom fungi, animalia, plantae, Protista,

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Domain archaea?

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Archaea bacteria | More dangerous) (not found in common places) (serious places

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Domain bacteria?

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Eubacteria (found all over you)

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Properties of life?

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Cellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction, adaptation

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In the natural world?

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Life is a constant struggle

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Cellular organization?

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All organisms have one or more complex cells

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Metabolism?

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All organisms capture or consume energy, synthesize chemicals, and expel waste.

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Homeostasis?

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All organisms maintain constant internal chemistry despite variability in external conditions.

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Reproduction

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All organisms perpetuate their own kind

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Adaptation?

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All species change over time favorable variations facilitate survival and are thus more likely to be passed on (evolution by natural selection)

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Organization of life?

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Cells and organisms

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Cellular?

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From atomic to the macromolecular composition of the cell. | Includes all molecules within the cell

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Subatomic particles?

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Particles that make up an atom (proton, neutron, electrons)

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Atom

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Smallest particle that properties of that element

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Molecule

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Group of 2 or more molecules bonded together

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Cell

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Basic unit of life. Separated from the outside environment by a cell wall and or cell membrane

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Organismal

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From tissues to the whole organism

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Tissue

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Group of similar cells

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Organ

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Structures composed of several tissue types

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Organ system

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Group of organs that work together to perform a common function

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Species

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Successfully breeding organisms organized using Carolus Linnaeus 1707-1778

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Population

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All members of a species within a defined geographical area

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Community

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Group of interacting species in the same geographical area

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Ecosystem

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Populations of species living together as community within a physical environment. Includes biotic and abiotic components

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Biosphere

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The portion of the earth and atmosphere capable of supporting life