Key Terms
This group in an experiment is used as a normal or standard to compare results to.
The control
The measured result of an experiment is the __________ ____________.
Dependent variable
What are the two possible forms of reproduction?
Sexual
Asexual
What language should be used for all hypotheses?
"If...then...because..."
Where should any broken glass go?
Sharps container in the back of the room
The variable that is manipulated or changed within an experiment is called the
Independent variable
All variables in an experiment should be kept _________, except for the independent and dependent.
Constant
What is the molecule that all genetic information (the code for life) is carried on called?
DNA
What type of chart should be used to compare categories?
Bar chart
What eyewear should be used in the lab when handling any hazardous materials?
Goggles
What do each of the root words in homeostasis mean?
Homeo = the same/similar
Stasis = a state or way of being
Make an observation about Mr. Benincase
Answers will vary
If a goldfish swims to the surface when you move your hand over the bowl, what characteristic of life is it demonstrating?
Respond to stimuli
What is a stimuli?
Any signal that an organism may respond to
Where is the nearest source of drinkable water?
Waterfountain at the corner
Data that is descriptive is called _________.
Qualitative
If penguins are given three choices of food, then they will choose their favorite, because fish is the most popular.
Fix this hypothesis
If penguins are given three choices of food, then they will choose fish, because fish is their favorite.
Botany is the study of what?
Plants
"As cells divide they take on different shapes/structures to better suit their function"
What term is this the definition of?
Differentiation
Which door should be used to get outside during a fire alarm?
Front of room, near filing cabinet
This term refers to the breakdown of material to create energy
You observe a classroom with the lights off, make an inference about that classroom.
Watching a movie, in a lockdown, no class going on... etc
List 4 of the characteristics of living things
Cells
DNA
Obtain and use energy (metabolize)
Grow/Develop
Reproduce
Respond to stimuli
Homeostasis
Evolve over many generation
The common origin of all life originated approx. how many years ago?
3.5 billion
Write down three lab safety precautions relating to clothing, protective equipment, or accessories.
Tie back hair, closed toe shoes, cover arms/legs (long sleeves ideal), goggles, gloves. etc