What is Biology?
Tools of Biology
Scientific Method
Themes of Biology
Lab Safety
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What is biology?
The study of life.
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What is the magnification of the eyepiece in our microscopes?
10
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What is a hypothesis?
A proposed explanation for the way a particular aspect of the natural world functions.
100
What are the 5 kingdoms?
Bacteria, Archaea, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
100
How many emergency exits do we have?
2
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What is the smallest unit of life?
cell
200
When using 100x objective lens, what is the total magnification used?
1000x
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What is a control?
A normal standard against which the biologist can compare results of the experimental group.
200
The tree of life shows all things evolved from what?
A common ancestor.
200
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Pull the pin, squeeze the handles, and point at the base of the fire.
300
What is metabolism?
The sum of all the chemical reactions that take in and transform energy and materials from the environment.
300
What holds the slide in place?
Stage clips
300
What is an independent variable?
The variable that is changed in an experiment.
300
What are the three domains?
Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
300
Where is the first aid kit?
By the front door/backpacks.
400
What's the difference between growth and development?
Growth is an increase in size. Development is the process by which an organism becomes a mature adult.
400
How do you carry a microscope?
One hand on the base and one hand on the arm.
400
What is a theory?
A set of hypotheses confirmed to be true.
400
What is evolution?
The process in which the inherited characteristics within a population changes over generations.
400
How do you use the emergency eye wash?
Flip the lever and the covers will pop off. Place eyes into flow of water.
500
What are the 8 characteristics of life?
Cells/organization Respond to stimuli Homeostasis Metabolism Growth Development Reproduction Evolve
500
What do you call a microscope that uses electrons to view an item?
Electron microscope
500
What are the steps of the scientific method?
Question Research Hypothesis Experiment Conclusion Report Results
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What is natural selection?
The process by which organisms with favorable traits are better able to survive and reproduce than organisms that lack these traits.
500
What safety equipment may we need to wear in this lab?
Goggles & aprons
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