Biology Chapter 1 Flashcards
10 Questions
100 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

All the organisms on your campus make up

  • an ecosystem
  • a taxonomic domain
  • a population
  • a community (correct)
  • an experimental group
  • Which of the following is a correct sequence of levels in life's hierarchy, proceeding downward from an individual animal?

  • organ system, tissue, molecule, cell
  • nervous system, brain, nervous tissue, nerve cell (correct)
  • organism, organ system, tissue, cell, organ
  • Organ system, nervous tissue, brain
  • brain, organ system, nerve cell, nervous tissue
  • Which of the following is NOT an observation or inference on which Darwin's Theory of natural selection is based?

  • a population can become adapted to its environment over time
  • Individuals whose inherited characteristics best fit them to the environment will generally produce more offspring
  • poorly adapted individuals never produce offspring (correct)
  • there is a heritable variation among individuals
  • because of overproduction of offspring, there is a competition for limited resources
  • Systems in biology is mainly an attempt to

    <p>understand the behavior of entire biological systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protists and bacteria are grouped into different domains because

    <p>protists have a membrane bound nucleus, which bacterial cells lack</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best demonstrates the unity among all organisms?

    <p>the structure and function of DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A controlled experiment is one that

    <p>tests experimental and control groups in parallel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best distinguishes hypotheses from theories in science?

    <p>hypotheses usually are relatively narrow in scope; theories have broad explanatory power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

    <p>the fish swam in a zigzag motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the logic of scientific inquiry?

    <p>if my hypothesis is correct, I can expect certain test results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Organisms and Communities

    • All organisms on a campus form a community, distinct from ecosystems, populations, and experimental groups.

    Biological Hierarchy

    • The correct sequence in the biological hierarchy from an individual animal is nervous system, brain, nervous tissue, nerve cell, emphasizing the structural organization complexity.

    Darwin's Theory of Natural Selection

    • A key observation of Darwin’s theory is that poorly adapted individuals do not always fail to produce offspring. Other factors include heritable variation, competition for resources, and adaptative success.

    Systems Biology

    • The main goal of systems biology is to understand the behavior of entire biological systems, by integrating various components rather than simplifying down to individual units.

    Domains of Life

    • Protists and bacteria differ as protists have a membrane-bound nucleus, illustrating the fundamental cellular distinctions between the two domains.

    Unity Among Organisms

    • The structure and function of DNA serve as a common feature that highlights the unity across all organisms, showcasing genetic similarities.

    Controlled Experiments

    • In a controlled experiment, it is crucial to test experimental and control groups in parallel to obtain reliable comparisons and results.

    Hypotheses vs. Theories

    • Hypotheses are generally narrow in scope, while theories have broad explanatory power, distinguishing them in scientific discourse.

    Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

    • An example of qualitative data is an observable action, such as the fish swimming in a zigzag motion, contrasting with quantitative data which involves numerical measurements.

    Scientific Inquiry Logic

    • The logic of scientific inquiry posits that if a hypothesis is correct, certain test results can be expected, guiding the predictive nature of experimental science.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Description

    Test your knowledge of Chapter 1 in Biology with these flashcards. Covering concepts such as ecosystems, communities, and levels of life's hierarchy, this quiz is designed to reinforce your understanding of fundamental biological principles.

    More Like This

    Biology Practice Exam 1 Flashcards
    26 questions
    Biology Photosynthesis Flashcards
    15 questions
    Biology Chapter 3 Flashcards
    25 questions

    Biology Chapter 3 Flashcards

    VersatileCopernicium avatar
    VersatileCopernicium
    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Browser