Lab Equipment
________ holds solids or liquids. It has very poor accuracy. What is the name of the instrument?
Beaker
What does the prefix "bio" mean?
Life, living
A variable that doesn't change throughout an experiment is called....
Constant (variable)
This type of data uses the five senses and uses words to describe observations
Qualitative (Data)
This characteristic of life states that "all living things are an arrangement of complex biological structures".
Organization
A ________ is used to transfer a small amount of liquid, usually one drop at a time.
Dropper or Dropper Pipet
What does the prefix "cyto-" or "cyte-" mean?
Cell
A variable that is manipulated or intentionally changed to see changes is called the...
Independent (variable)
This type of data uses numbers to describe data
Quantitative (data)
The bodies ability to regulate an internal environment to maintain conditions to maintain life is what type of characteristic?
Homeostasis
A __________ __________ provides a place to magnify objects. This can be seen under a microscope. Grab by the sides, not the center.
Microscope Slide
The prefix "a-", used in the examples abiotic or asexual means...?
Not, without
A variable that is altered due to the change from the independent variable is called...
Dependent (variable)
"The height of a plant at 10 days is 5 inches tall". This is an example of what type of data?
Quantitative (Data)
Change over time in the structure or function of an organism to be better fitted to survive in its environment is...
Adaptation
A ___________ dish is used to culture cells and observe different behaviors.
Petri (dish)
The prefix "hetero-" means what?
In an experiment, three identical tomato seedlings (semillas) are planted in three identical pots (envases), placed in the same location, and watered on identical schedules. The only thing that changes in this experiment is the type of soil (tierra) used.
What conditions are changing in this experiment?
The type of soil
"The health of a plant at 10 days is green and tall". This is an example of what type of data?
Qualitative (Data)
The smallest type of living organism; this has ALL the characteristics of life. This is which characteristic?
Cell
___________ ____________ should be worn at all times when in the lab area to protect ones eyes.
Safety Goggles
Provide an example of a word that has the suffix "-itis."
In an experiment, three identical tomato seedlings (semillas) are planted in three identical pots (envases), placed in the same location, and watered on identical schedules. The only thing that changes in this experiment is the type of soil (tierra) used.
Write a hypothesis for this experiment.
"If different soils are used, then the plant will grow differently."
"If potting soil is used instead of sand, then the plant will grow better."
Mr. Chen feels tired during 3rd block. He wonders if drinking coffee would help. Write a hypothesis for this scenario.
(answers vary)
"If Mr. Chen drinks coffee, then he will feel less tired".
"If Mr. Chen drinks coffee, then he will have more energy".