Ch. 1 Additional Questions Flashcards
Which kind of reasoning takes a principle or law to predict an outcome?
Deductive reasoning.
What kind of reasoning includes observing and creating a generalization?
Inductive reasoning.
What are the steps in the scientific method?
Observe, question, hypothesize, predict, test hypothesis, analyze results.
Is conducting research just for the sake of knowledge basic or applied science?
Basic.
What part of an experiment can change?
The variable.
What are several key characteristics to life?
Order, sensitivity, reproduction, homeostasis, adaption, growth and development, energy processing, evolution.
Is searching for a way to increase crop yield basic or applied science?
Applied.
From the smallest to largest, how are living things structured?
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biosphere.
What is the difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
Prokaryotes are single celled and do not have membrane-bound nuclei, while eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles and nuclei.
What sections make up a scientific paper?
Introduction, materials and methods, results, and discussion.
Can prokaryotes have organelles?
No.
How are macromolecules usually formed?
Through polymerization.
What is the source of all diversity on Earth?
Evolution.
What is a phylogenetic tree?
A diagram showing evolutionary relationships among biological species based on similarities and differences in genetic traits, physical traits, or both.
What is a phylogenetic tree made of?
Nodes and branches.
