Chapter 1: Scientific Method / Basics of Life

Question 1

Properties of Life

Answer 1

Order (complex and organized)

Reproduction

Growth and Development (inherited DNA)

Energy Processing (acquire and use, metabolize chemicals)

Regulation

Response to Environment

Evolutionary Adaptation (Natural Selection)

Question 2

Levels of Organization

Answer 2

Biosphere
Ecosystem
Community
Population
Organism
Organ system
Organ
Tissue
Cell (functional unit of life)
Organelle
Molecule
Atom
Subatomic particle

Question 3

Scientific Method: Discovery

Answer 3

Observe

Record

Analyze

Inductive reasoning to arrive at logical conclusion

Question 4

Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning

Answer 4

Scientists use Inductive reasoning (specific observation to genera; conclusion - can be false) to form hypotheses and theories.

Deductive reasoning (general hypothesis tested to get specific conclusion) allows them to apply the theories to specific situations.

Question 5

Scientific Method

Answer 5

Observation

Question

Hypothesis

Prediction

Experiment

Analysis

Conclusion

Question 6

Cells

Answer 6

Structural and functional units of life

Question 7

All Cells

Answer 7

Enclosed by membrane that regulates passage of materials, Use DNA as genetic information

Question 8

Prokaryotic Cells

Answer 8

First to evolve, simpler, usually smaller, DNA but no nucleus

Question 9

Eukaryotic Cells

Answer 9

Membrane enclosed organelles including nucleus with DNA, found in plants, animals fungi