Unit 1
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
An inference is a guess or something that can be implied, an observation is something that you notice.
What is the cell theory?
The cell theory is made up of three main points and ideas, all of living things are made up of cells, everything was made of already living cells, and cells keep us alive.
What is DNA?
DNA is what contains genes inside of cells.
Who was Charles Darwin?
Charles Darwin was a well known scientist who went on a five year voyage and discovered the theory of evolution
What is the definition of behavioral adaptations?
Behavioral adaptations is when an organism changes it's behavior for fitness reasons.
What are some jobs that use and apply science in they're everyday life?
A gardener and a pool cleaner.
When was the cell theory first created?
The cell theory came to be around 1938.
What are chromosomes?
Chromosomes are also carrying genetic information along with nucleic acids.
How do you tell the age of a fossil?
You can determine the exact age of a fossil with a method called relative dating and absolute dating.
What is learned behavior?
Learned behavior is an activity or movement that is learned with time and experience.
What is a theory?
A theory is an idea held and proven by evidence.
What are some functions of the cells?
A few functions of a cell include: reproduce and create new cells, fight unknown bacteria and outside danger, and destroy waste or unneeded stuff.
What are genes?
It is the parents and family members traits and looks.
How are fossils formed?
A fossil is formed when a dead plant or animal is settled under water and covered with a surface of rocks and eventually the softer areas and tissues decompose and the hard areas are kept and preserved.
What is innate behavior?
Innate behavior is an act that comes naturally and that you are born with, like breathing.