GENERAL Flashcards
Is a science that attempts to understand the diversity of life on
earth, of which we are a part.
Biology
What is the greek word that means life?
Bios
What is the greek word that means study?
Logus
“Who published On the Origin of Species in 1859, marking the
beginning of the modern era of biology and revolutionizing the
understanding of evolution through natural selection?”
Charles Darwin
“Who is credited with disproving the theory of spontaneous
generation through a series of experiments in the 19th
century, thereby supporting the concept that life arises from
existing life?”
Louis Pasteur
the logical process of learning facts through observation and
experimentation from which certain conclusions or theories
are drawn.
Scientific Method
What is the first step in the scientific method where scientists
recognize and define the issue or phenomenon to be studied?
Identification of the problem
In which step of the scientific method do scientist propose a
possible explanation or prediction that can be tested?
Formulation of Hypothesis
What step involves designing and performing controlled
experiments to test the validity of the proposed hypotheses?
Experimentation or testing of hypothesis
Which step involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation
of data obtained from experiments?
Analysis and interpretation of data and results
“All organisms are made up of cells and these cells come from
pre-existing cells”
Cell theory
- In which step of the scientific method do scientists generalize findings and form a conclusion, potentially establishing a scientific law or principle?
Generalization or formulation of conclusion
“all living things have a common ancestor and are adapted to
a particular way of life” (Darwin 1858).
Evolution
. “life comes only from life” (Pasteur 1965).
Biogenesis
“the internal environment remains within a normal range”
(Bernard 1858).
Homeostasis
“Organisms contain coded information that dictates their
structure, function and behavior” (Mendel 1966, Wilkins,
franklin, Watson, & Crick 1953)
Gene
This theory states that life was created by the Almighty God,
as described in the book of Genesis in the Bible. What is this
theory?
Divine Creation Theory
This theory proposes that a protoplasm in the form of a resistant spore originated from outer planets, propelled by radiation pressure. What is this theory?
Cosmozoic theory
This theory claims that life originated spontaneously from
non-living matter. What is this theory?
Spontaneous Generation Theory
This philosophical perspective posits that life has no beginning
and no end. What is this theory?
Philosophical theory of Eternity
This scientific theory, developed in the 1940s, explains that life
formed from the chemical evolution of different compounds
present on primitive Earth. What is this theory?
Big Bang Theory
All the chemical and energy transformation that occur in cells
to carry out life’s processes.
Metabolism
An increase in size occurs when constructive activities outweigh destructive activities
Growth
The ability to react to environmental changes or stimuli, often resulting in movement.
Irritability
Living things must produce other living thins of their kind
Reproduction and Development
Living things not suited to new conditions can either move to a better environment or change (evolution).
Adaptation
There are levels of biological organization: biochemical, structural, physiological, and ecological.
Organization
The process of converting non-living inorganic and organic molecules into a living cells.
Assimilation
Organisms belonging to the same species are alike with some variations.
Definite form and size
All organisms are primarily composed of inorganic and organic molecules.
Definite chemical composition
Who was the scientist that observed tiny cavities in cork slices with a microscope and named them “cells” due to their resemblance to monastery rooms?
Robert Hooke
Who was the scientist that made pioneering discoveries about protozoa, red blood cells, capillary systems, and insect life cycles, and also perfected the compound microscope?
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
Who was the scientist that observed a distinct central part, known as the nucleus, in plant cells and described the movement of cytoplasm, referred to as Brownian movement?
Robert Brown
Who was the scientist that discovered that cells were filled with a thick, jelly-like substance known as protoplasm?
Felix Dujardin
Who was the scientist that concluded that plants are composed of cells and formulated the plant cell theory?
Matthias Schleiden
Who was the scientist that concluded that animals are composed of cells and formulated the animal cell theory?
Theodore Schwann
Who was the scientist that stated that all cells come from pre-existing cells?
Rudolf Virchow
Who were the scientists that built the first transmission electron microscope?
Max Knoll and Ernst Ruska
Who were the scientists that discovered the structure of DNA, ushering in the era of molecular biology?
James Watson and Francis Crick
What is the name of the famous book of Robert hooke?
Micrographia
Who is the father of Microbiology?
Anton van leeuwenhoek
Is a random motion of particles suspended in a fluid.
Brownian movement
What term did Félix Dujardin use to refer to protozoans and protoplasm?
Sarcode
What phrase did Rudolf Virchow famously state that means “all cells come from pre-existing cells”?
Omnis cellula e cellula
