Walker_Nigel Test Introduction to Life Science Flashcards

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8.Why is Anton van Leeuwenhoek consider father of microscopy?

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He was one of the first to invent the microscope

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9.What type of cell does not have a nucleus

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Prokaryote
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16.What might cause a theory to change over time

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The discovery of new evidence

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25.What’s the difference between a hypothesis and a theory

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Theories have been confirmed through tests;hypothesis haven’t
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26.What must you do before you make a hypothesis

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Make an observation

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27.If a specie an appears slightly blurry,what should you do first.Chose the best answer

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Adjust the fine focus knob

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35.a doctor administering a drug to vaccinate a person for TB is an example

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Applied science

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36.select other statement that is false about binomial nomenclature

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A scientist name is written in bold
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39.crickets chirp louder.When the temperature is low.The stimulus is

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Low temperatures

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42.what is used for focusing in high power

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Line adjutant knob

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43.What is used for focusing in low power

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Course adjustment knob

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46.What on the microscope can increase or decrease the amount of light for viewing the slide

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Diagram

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49.what contains the ocular lens

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Eyepiece

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50.How is scientist like a good detective?Use the attitudes of a scientist and the scientist method to discuss.

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Scientist is like a detective because both have the attitudes of a scientist and use the scientist method honestly is important to be true to the data and publish date/results.Curiosity-leads to new questions and hypothesis.Skepticism-allows one to question results and re-think the hypothesis.Open mindedness allows them to think outside the box and search for other answers.Creativity allows them to think of new ways to develop equipment and to see possibilities for new discoveries,etc
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