Lecture 2 - Themes in Bio & The Scientific Process

Question 1

Define Evolution?

Answer 1

All living organisms are descendants of common ancestors.

Question 2

Sequence in order the levels of biological organization from smallest to biggest (broad to narrowest)

Answer 2

Molecules -Organelles - Cells - Tissues - Organs - Organ System - Organism - Population - Community - Ecosystem - Biosphere

Question 3

Explanation to an observed event than can be tested?

Answer 3

Hypothesis

Question 4

A guess as to what will occur when the hypothesis is tested?

Answer 4

Prediction

Question 5

A well supported explanation of an observed event?
- Explains the “Why?”

Answer 5

Theory

Question 6

Statement that describes how an event will occur under certain conditions?
- Explains the “How?”

Answer 6

Law

Question 7

Sequence the Scientific Process/Method of Inquiry

Answer 7

1.) Observe phenomena
2.) Find background information
3.) Form Hypothesis
4.) Form Prediction
5.) Test Prediction
6.) Analyze Results

Question 8

What happens if results do not match hypothesis?

Answer 8

New Hypothesis must be developed; new prediction will form as a result.

Question 9

TRUE OR FALSE:

The Prediction and Hypothesis are both tested during Experiments.

Answer 9

False; only the prediction is tested during experiments.