Study Of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is science?
A
The knowledge that covers general truths or laws via supported and reproducible sciencific methods
2
Q
What is natural sciences (physical world) split into?
A
Non-living and living
3
Q
What is the scientific method?
A
OBSERVATION HYPOTHESIS PREDICTION EXPERIMENT THEORY
4
Q
Uses observations of similar phenomena to generate an overarching principle
A
INDUCTIVE REASONING
5
Q
Deductive reasoning
A
Uses a general principle to predict the outcome of an experiment
6
Q
Uncovering facts without a specific agenda
A
Basic science
7
Q
Using technology
A
Applied science
8
Q
The properties of life list
A
Order Response to environment Reproduction Growth&development Regulation Homeostasis Energy process
9
Q
Order of life in size
A
Macromolecules Molecules Organelles Cells Organs Organ system Organism Population Community Ecosystem Biosphere
10
Q
What do phylogenetic trees show?
A
Evolutionary relationships
11
Q
What are the subdivisions in biology?
A
BACTERIA
ARCHAEA
EUKARYOTES
