Lecture 1

Question 1

Occam’s Razor

Answer 1

The simplest explanation that is consistent with all the facts is most likely to be correct

Question 2

Hypothesis

Answer 2

Statement consistent with most of the data, must be testable, not a question

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

A hypothesis that has been extensively tested by many investigators using different approaches

Question 4

Law

Answer 4

A theory that has been proven with outcomes that are predictable and can be calculated

Question 5

Cytology

Answer 5

Focuses on optical techniques and seeks to understand what cells look like

Question 6

Biochemistry

Answer 6

Focuses on the composition, enzymatic properties, and chemical properties of cells

Question 7

Genetics

Answer 7

Focuses on heredity and the flow of information within species

Question 8

Cell Theory

Answer 8

• All cells are composed of one or more cells
• Cells are the fundamental unit of life
• All cells arrive from pre-existing cells

Question 9

Spontaneous Generation

Answer 9

The idea that life arose spontaneously from inanimate material

Question 10

Vitalism

Answer 10

The hypothesis that living things are alive because of some vital force

Question 11

In Vitro

Answer 11

Using purified chemicals, bio molecules or cellular components

Question 12

In Vivo

Answer 12

Using living cells or organisms

Question 13

In Silico

Answer 13

Using computational approaches or computer models