Vocabulary
The study of life
Biology
What is meant by the unity and diversity of life?
There are many different types of living things that have similarities (common ancestor, DNA, 7 characteristics)
Numerical data is also called
Quantitative data
75 mL to L
0.075 L
Ocular or eyepiece
A segment of DNA
Gene
What is meant by the interdependence of organisms?
Organisms interact with and rely on other organisms in their environment.
What is the purpose of the control group?
Used to compare the experimental group to.
160 cm to mm
1,600 mm
Part of the microscope that adjust the amount of light
Diaphragm
Smallest thing to have all 7 characteristics of life
Cells
Name the three themes in biology.
1) Unity and diversity of life
2)Interdependence of Organisms
3)Evolution of Life
Variable that we are testing
Independent Variable
250 m to km
0.25 km
Ability to remain stable
Homeostasis
Give an example of the interdependence of organisms.
Predator/Prey
Producers/Consumers/Decomposers
Competition
Disease
Other
Variable that we are measuring.
Dependent Variable
14 km to m
14,000 m
Why is it important to be careful using the course adjustment on high power?
Could crack the slide
Change in the environment that causes an organism to respond
Stimulus
What is meant by the evolution of life?
Characteristics in populations change over time/generations through natural selection.
What is the order of the scientific method
Make observations, make a hypothesis, design an experiment, analyze data, and draw conclusions
Draw and label the Metric Conversion "Ladder" we have used in class. Include abbreviations, numbers, and prefixes
k-kilo-1000; h-hecto-100; da-deka-10; base unit-1; d-deci-.1; c-centi-.01; m-milli-.001
Multiply the ocular lens by the object lens