Lesson 1.0 and 1.1

Question 1

What is biology?

Answer 1

the study of life

Question 2

What are the parts of scientific argumentation?

Answer 2

CER
1.Claim
2.Evidence
3. Reasoning

Question 3

Explain the concept of CER.

Answer 3

1. Claim is the conclusion that answers the original problem.
2. Evidence is pieces of data used to support your claim.
3. Reasoning is an explanation of how the data supports your claim.

Question 4

What types of data should be used for as evidence?

Answer 4

Tables, graphs, models, and other visuals

Question 5

Why is it important to be detailed and provide support for a scientific argumentation?

Answer 5

It is important because it ensures that the argument is based on evidence and can be verified by others. This enhances the credibility of your evidence and allows further investigation.

Question 6

What does biotic mean ?

Answer 6

Living factors in an environment that make up an ecosystem. This includes plants, animals, bacteria, and food sources.

Question 7

What does abiotic mean ?

Answer 7

Non-living components in an ecosystem including climate, temperature, and sunlight.

Question 8

What are some objects that are hard to identify as biotic or abiotic?

Answer 8

Sunflower seeds, soil, wood

Question 9

What does the PMC model stand for?

Answer 9

Program, Metabolism, Container

Question 10

What does program mean in PMC?

Answer 10

set of genetic instructions that can be used to build an organism and reproduce. (Ex. DNA, RNA)

Question 11

What does metabolism mean in PMC?

Answer 11

process of getting and using energy (building molecules ad ability to grow)

Question 12

What does container mean in PMC?

Answer 12

membrane that separates organism from its environment and controls what comes in and out

Question 13

What are models of life based on?

Answer 13

They are based on scientific observations and principles.

Question 14

What is an example of a container for an organism?

Answer 14

A shell is an example because it serves as a protective covering for animals like turtles,snails, and crabs. It also provides them shelter and defense.

Question 15

How many nm are in 4.5 cm?

Answer 15

45,000,000

Question 16

What are the levels of organization ?

Answer 16

Atom - Molecule - Organelle - Cell - Tissue - Organ - Organ System - Organism - Population - Community - Ecosystem - Biome - Biosphere

Question 17

What are some examples of biomes ?

Answer 17

Tundra, Rainforest, Desert

Question 18

What is the difference between population and community ?

Answer 18

A population is defined as members of the same species that interact in the same area. (Ex. White tailed deer in Tippecanoe County)
A community is the combination of the populations in the same area.
(Ex. All living things in Tippecanoe County)

Question 19

What is the difference between organelles , organs, and organism ?

Answer 19

Organelles are the structure that complete jobs inside cells (Ex. Mitochondria, Nucleus).
Organs are a group of tissues that perform a similar function (Ex. Brain, Heart).
An organism is an individual living thing (Ex. Person, Parrot).

Question 20

What is an example of an unicellular organism ?

Answer 20

Amoeba

Question 21

Can some questions not have a definite answer and if so what is an example of one?

Answer 21

Yes, some questions don’t have a definite answer. An example of one is “Should viruses be considered as living things?”