Chapter 1 Flashcards
Basic science
Pure/ Fundamental Science
Applied science
real world problems
deductive reasoning
“top down”
generalization -> specific conclusion
inductive reasoning
“bottom up”
specific observation/facts -> prediction
Scientific theory
concept joined by multiple well supported hypothesis
Scientific law
statement about observed phenomena usually mathematical, no “how” or “why”
Characteristics of life
- ordered/organized
- Reproduce
- Grow/develop
- Process energy
- Respond to environment
- Regulate steady state
- Adapted to environment
Cell Theory
Cell -> basic unit of life
1. All organisms made of cells
2. cells come from cells
3. cells are the basic unit of life
4. hereditary info passed from cell
5. all cells have basic chemical comp.
6. energy flow occurs within cells
Asexual (cellular)
Genetically identical cells
Sexual (organismal)
Biological, male/female, genetically different
Laws of thermodynamics
1st: energy in a system is transformed
2nd: Disorder in a system will increase
Homeostatis
Maintain a steady state
Negative feedback loop
temperature
Positive feedback loop
birth
Hierarchal classification
Domain
Kingdom
Phylum
Class
Order
Family
Genus
Species
