Chapter 1 Flashcards
The bending of light through an object is called what?
refraction
What is the conversion of nutrients into living cells called? (A process of growth)
assimilation
The belief that living things only come from living things is called what?
biogenesis
Scientist work is conducted with completely controlled experiments, T or F?
False
The belief that non-living things only come from living things is called what?
spontaneous generation
Science cannot deal with values, T or F?
True
Non-living things may posses characteristics of living things, T or F?
True
The ability of a microscope to zoom in clearly to see a small object is called what?
resolution
What is the ability to respond to changes in the environment called?
irritability
A direct personal revelation of the truth is a way God speaks to Christians today, T or F?
False
Reasoning that begins with general principles and produce specific answers is called what?
deductive
What suggests looking for items in nature that resembles a persons physical problem?
Doctrine of Signatures
The Doctrine of humors states that all living things have four whats?
fluids
Knowledge that is produced by scientific activities is called what?
Pure Science
What is the name of the eye piece on a microscope?
ocular lens
What are three characteristics that classify something as being alive?
irritability
movement
energy
Taking blood from a person to lower his temperature is an example of what belief?
Doctrine of Humors
Mormons=?
true
The difference between a controlled group and an experimental group is what?
Independent Variable
A solution by boiling grain in water and using it to grow microorganisms is called what?
Infusion
How does God communicate to Christians today?
Testimony
Nature
Scripture
