Introduction to Biology Flashcards
1
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Define biology
A
the study of life
2
Q
Identify 10 levels of biological organization
A
- Atoms
- Molecules and Macromolecules
- Cells
- Tissues
- Organs and Organ Systems
- Organisms
- Populations
- Communities
- Ecosystems
- Biosphere
3
Q
Explain inductive approaches
A
Involves collecting data and then forming a general conclusion
4
Q
Explain deductive approaches
A
Takes a general principle and predicts specific results
5
Q
Define Evolution
A
A heritable change in population of organisms from one generation to the next
6
Q
Define ecology
A
The study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environments
7
Q
What is the scientific method
A
- Observation
- Question
- Hypothesis
- Prediction
- Experiment
- Analyze results
- Report Results
