Microscopy
True/False: TEMs have more magnification than SEMs
T
What is a hypothesis?
An educated prediction on what will happen prior to the science experiment
Metabolism
The sum of all chemical processes of an organism
Define development
Process by which an adult organism arises
Define Magnification
Increase of an objects apparent size
Homeostasis
The stable internal environment maintained by living things
What is a control?
An element that remains unchanged or unaffected by other variables & is used to compare results to
Reproduction
Production of offspring
F
Capability of showing clear details
Reproduction involves the transfer of genetic information from?
Parents to offspring
What is a constant?
An element that stays the same the entire duration of the experiment
Autotroph
An organism that makes its own food
Data that is quantitative is always what?
Type of microscope that cannot view live organisms
Electron Microscopes
All living things require a constant supply of _________ to maintain their internal organization
Energy
What is an independent variable?
A variable that is not changed and who's value does not rely on that of another variable
Heterotroph
An organism that must take in food
True/False: Light microscopes have greater magnification than electron microscopes
F
What is the magnification of a light microscope with an objective lens of 10X and an ocular lens of 30X?
300X
Scientific notation of 8,400,000
8.4 x 10^6
What is a dependent variable?
The variable that is being measured or tested and who's value relies on that of another variable
Inference
Conclusion made on the basis of facts rather than on direct observations
Living things can be classified as those that:
Need energy for life processes
Have the ability to reproduce
Are composed of cells