Science Processes
A written observation
Data
1000 m = _____km
1 km
Used to carry the microscope safely
Arm
Use of living things and biological processes
50 L = _______ cL
5,000 cL
Magnification of the eyepiece
10X
Example of Biotechnology
GMOs, genetic screening, DNA fingerprinting, DNA testing
Scientific journals are ______ sources
Primary
Meniscus
Curve in surface of liquid
Two types of microscopes
Light and electron microscope
Risks of GM foods
Possible long term effects, loss of biodiversity
Name the three types of variables
Independent, dependent, and control
Three units in the metric system and what they measure
Meter- length
Liter- volume
Gram- mass
Formula for total magnification
Total magnification= eyepiece lens power x scanning magnification
Health issue that biology can help you understand
Cancer, smoking, obesity, drinking, drug use, food allergies
Difference between scientific theory and scientific law
Scientific theory- EXPLAINS why natural phenomena occurs
Scientific law- DESCRIBES observations
Define each unit in KHDUDCM
Kilo
Hecto
Deca
Base unit: meter, liter, gram
Deci
Centi
Milli
Difference between SEM and TEM
SEM- bounces electrons off specimen
TEM- transmits electrons through slice of specimen
Define transgenic organism
Organisms that have DNA from a different species