LS1: Intro to Biology

Question 1

Biology?

Answer 1

Scientific study of Life

Question 2

Psuedoscience?

Answer 2

Any field of study that is falsely presented as having a scientific basis

Question 3

Science?

Answer 3

-Approach to understanding the natural world that is based on inquiry:
1. A search for information, evidence, explanations
2. Answers to scientific questions.

Question 4

Peer Review?

Answer 4

• Provide quality control
• Occurs before experimental results are in a scientific journal
• Evaluated by qualified, impartial, and anonymous experts not involved in study

Question 5

4 Processes of science (& their locations on the wheel)?

Answer 5

1. Exploration (Top)
2. Testing (Middle)
3. Communication (Bottom Left)
4. Outcomes (Bottom Right

Question 6

Experiments?

Answer 6

Scientific tests where conditions can be controlled.

Question 7

Hypothesis?

Answer 7

A tentative explanation for a set of observations

Question 8

Peer review?

Answer 8

A thorough review of scientific results prior to publication

Question 9

Science?

Answer 9

Inquiry into how the natural world functions

Question 10

Data?

Answer 10

Recorded Observations

Question 11

Control vs. Experimental Group?

Answer 11

Control: Group that you use for the basis of comparison to the experimental group

Experimental: Group you test your hypothesis on during the controlled experiment

Question 12

Anecdotal Evidence?

Answer 12

An assertion based on a single or few examples that do not support a generalized conclusion

Question 13

8 Properties of Life?

Answer 13

1. Order
2. Cells
3. Growth and Development
4. Energy processing
5. Regulation
6. Evolution
7. Reproduction
8. Response to the environment

Question 14

Why can a virus not be considered a living organism?

Answer 14

Viruses cannot process energy

Question 15

5 Major Themes of Biology?

Answer 15

1. Structure/Function
2. Information Flow
3. Energy Transformations
4. Interconnects within Systems
5. Evolution