science of biology

Question 1

science

Answer 1

organized method using evidence to learn about the natural world

Question 2

what is the purpose of science?

Answer 2

investigate and understand, develop problem solving skills, understand relationship between living and non living

Question 3

the scientific method can be described using ____

Answer 3

pheoc

Question 4

what is PHEOC?

Answer 4

problem, hypothesis, experiment, observation, conclusion

Question 5

problem

Answer 5

question about natural world

Question 6

hypothosis

Answer 6

proposed answer -picks side and predicts outcome

Question 7

experiment

Answer 7

controlled method of testing problems

Question 8

what variable will be changed?

Answer 8

independent- single thing we change on purpose

Question 9

what variable do we measure for results?

Answer 9

dependent

Question 10

observations

Answer 10

collection of data during experiment

Question 11

qualitative

Answer 11

using descriptive words

Question 12

quantitative

Answer 12

using numbers

Question 13

conclusion

Answer 13

use data to either support or refuse the hypothesis- introduces the next problem/hypothesis

Question 14

what is the difference between theory and hypothesis?

Answer 14

theory-heavily supported by evidence

Question 15

what are the characteristics of living things?

Answer 15

1. made up of units called cells
   2.able to reproduce
   3.universal genetic code
   4.organisms grow and develop
2. metabolism
   6.responds to envoirnment
   7.maintains homeostasis
   8.change over time

Question 16

sexual

Answer 16

cells from 2 parents unite to form offspring

Question 17

asexual

Answer 17

1 parent cell produce offspring indentical to itself

Question 18

universal genetic code

Answer 18

contains DNA or RNA which stores and passes on information

Question 19

metabolism

Answer 19

able to obtain and use materials for energy to build and break down

Question 20

maintains homeostasis

Answer 20

keeps regulated and controlled internal conditions

Question 21

a variable that is not changed is called

Answer 21

constant or controlled