Fact, Myth, or Evidence
Is “Goldfish have a three-second memory” a scientific fact or a myth?
It is a myth.
What is a hypothesis?
An idea or prediction that scientists want to test.
Name one main job of a pharmacist.
Preparing or dispensing medicines, advising patients, or helping people use medicines safely.
What is the basic unit of life?
A cell.
Which tool did ancient pharmacists use to grind plants and herbs?
A mortar and pestle.
How many hearts does an octopus have?
Three.
In the scientific method, what usually comes after a hypothesis?
An experiment.
What safety advice can a community pharmacist give patients?
How to use medicines safely and what side effects to watch for.
What does a gene give instructions for?
Making a specific protein.
Name one plant used to make medicine in ancient Egypt.
Garlic or onion.
What does science study?
The world around us.
Was Alexander Fleming’s discovery of penicillin accidental or experimental?
Accidental.
Where does a hospital pharmacist work, and who are the medicines for?
In a hospital pharmacy; the medicines are for hospital patients and wards.
Name two tiny parts inside cells that molecular biology studies.
Any two: DNA, RNA, or proteins.
What was papyrus, and how was it used in ancient medicine?
A writing material used to record medicine ingredients and instructions.
What must a hypothesis be before scientists can test it?
It must be testable.
What happened in Pasteur’s first cup, where microorganisms could enter?
Bacteria appeared.
Name two tasks of an industrial pharmacist.
Any two: research, production, packaging, quality control, marketing, or sales of medicines.
What is the main difference between genetics and molecular biology?
Genetics studies genes and inheritance. Molecular biology studies tiny parts inside cells and how they work.
What were Greek apothecaries?
Early pharmacies where people could buy medicines; apothecaries prepared remedies from plants and other ingredients.
You see a science claim on social media. How can you check if it is reliable?
Look for evidence from reliable research, experiments, or observations. Do not rely only on hearsay.
Why did Pasteur use two cups with different conditions?
To compare the results and test whether microorganisms caused bacteria to grow.
A pharmacist wants to work directly with patients and help doctors choose medicines for them. Which type of pharmacist fits best?
A clinical pharmacist.
What was the goal of the Human Genome Project?
To sequence and map the entire human genome.
Give one example of how pharmacy changed from ancient times to today.
Suggested answers: medicines are now made with machines; pharmacies use computers and scientific knowledge; pharmacists give advice and dispense prescription medicines.