Unit one- the study of biology

Question 1

Hypothesis

Answer 1

An educated guess/prediction

Question 2

Experiment

Answer 2

A series of tests performed to answer a question

Question 3

Theory

Answer 3

An idea explaining something. Unlike a proven fact, a theory could be wrong because it had no proof but has a likelihood

Question 4

Scientific method steps

Answer 4

1 observe
2 question
3 hypothesis
4 testing
5 conclusion

Question 5

Why is the scientific method an ongoing process

Answer 5

Many times during the scientific method you will have to make changes to your experimenting, do more research, etc. After reaching conclusions, there are still more questions/tests that can be added.

Question 6

7 characteristics of all living things

Answer 6

Cells
DNA
Reproduce(sexual/asexual) 
Grow and develop
Metabolism
React and adapt to environment
Homeostasis

Question 7

Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction

Answer 7

Sexual
 -two parents
ASexual
- one payment
Identical offspring

Both produce offspring

Question 8

Homeostasis and example

Answer 8

How the body is able to keep a good internal environment. Negative feedback loop- body changes and works to keep the internal environment stable throughout these changes(ex-exercising- body temp)

Positive feedback loop- body notices changes and continues to cause more changes (ex- childbirth, stress)

Question 9

Metabolism

Answer 9

A biology process includes chemical reactions that break down materials

Question 10

Why do organisms and cells complete the process of metabolism?

Answer 10

To produce energy and burn fat