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What is the primary scientific activity that Dr. Sanchez and her team engaged in when they published their findings?

  • Analyzing historical data.
  • Developing new theories based on speculation.
  • Conducting experiments in isolation.
  • Peer review. (correct)

    • In Chloe's experiment, what variable is manipulated to test its effect on root growth?

  • The amount of water given.
  • The age of the cuttings.
  • The type of soil used.
  • The application of rooting hormone. (correct)

    • What can be concluded about the process of science from the statements provided?

  • Science involves constant and unchanging beliefs.
  • Science does not require data collection.
  • Science is about formulating and testing hypotheses. (correct)
  • Science always leads to definitive answers.

    • What is a critical component of a well-designed scientific experiment, as illustrated by Chloe's setup?

    <p>Control groups should be utilized for comparison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the relationship between peer review and scientific advancement?

    <p>Peer review serves to validate and refine scientific findings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What primary system do scientists use for measurements during experiments?

    <p>Metric system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a primary purpose of publishing in peer-reviewed scientific journals?

    <p>Share ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following components is NOT part of the scientific methodology?

    <p>Growth and metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the metric system, how are kilogram, kilometer, and kilocalorie related?

    <p>All are units 1000 times larger than a base unit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the process involving offspring coming solely from one parent organism?

    <p>Asexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about scientific methodology is true?

    <p>It includes observing, asking questions, and forming hypotheses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept refers to maintaining stable internal conditions in an organism?

    <p>Homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the described experiment with Lauren's grandmother, what is the role of Group A?

    <p>The experimental group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reasoning process did Camille utilize when deciding the plant needed water?

    <p>Made an inference based on observation and past experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step is typically performed first in the scientific method?

    <p>Developing a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a species reproduces through both mechanisms of sexual and asexual reproduction, what would be the primary advantage of asexual reproduction?

    <p>Faster reproduction rate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements most accurately describes homeostasis?

    <p>It represents a stable internal condition despite external fluctuations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In scientific experimentation, what distinguishes an experimental group from a control group?

    <p>Experimental groups undergo manipulation while control groups do not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What best describes a controlled experiment?

    <p>An experiment with only one variable changed while all others are constant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best distinguishes between independent and dependent variables?

    <p>The independent variable is the one being manipulated, while the dependent variable is being measured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a scientific theory?

    <p>A well-tested explanation that unifies a variety of observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately reflects the process of peer review?

    <p>It involves submitting research for evaluation by other experts in the field.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of skepticism in scientific inquiry?

    <p>Demanding evidence before accepting new conclusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term is best associated with data that presents measurable qualities?

    <p>Quantitative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts relates to maintaining stable internal conditions in an organism?

    <p>Homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of DNA in living organisms?

    <p>It carries genetic information necessary for inheritance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

    <p>Observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know

    <p>Inference</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A tentative scientific explanation that can be tested by further observation or by experience

    <p>Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All other variables kept unchanged, or controlled

    <p>Controlled experiment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the variable deliberately changed

    <p>Independent variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The variable that is observed and their changes are in response to the independent variable

    <p>Dependent Variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the group exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for the changes in the independent variable

    <p>Control Group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A well-tested explanation that explains a phenomenon

    <p>Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A personal, rather than scientific point of view for, or against somthing

    <p>Bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the science that employs scientific methodology to study living things

    <p>Biology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    cells from different parents unite to produce the first cell of the new organism

    <p>Sexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    the new organism has a single-parent

    <p>asexual reproduction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Directions for inheritance

    <p>DNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    process of chemical reactions as it carries out its life processes

    <p>Metabolism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    signal to which an organism responds

    <p>Stimulis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    constant set of conditions

    <p>Homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Change over time

    <p>Evolve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reproduction and Scientific Concepts

    • Asexual reproduction involves offspring arising from a single parent with identical genes.
    • Sexual reproduction combines genetic material from two different parents to create a new organism.
    • Homeostasis refers to the relatively stable internal conditions maintained by organisms.

    Experimentation and Methodology

    • Experimental group receives the treatment (e.g., new medication), while the control group receives a placebo.
    • Inference is drawing conclusions based on observations and past experiences.
    • Scientific methodology includes stages such as observing, forming hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data.
    • Peer review is critical for validating research papers and allowing idea-sharing among scientists.

    Scientific Measurement and Data

    • The metric system provides a standard for measuring, collecting data, and conducting experiments using units like kilograms and kilometers, which are all 1000 times larger than the base unit.
    • Quantitative data refers to measurable numerical values, whereas qualitative data involves descriptive characteristics.

    Key Vocabulary in Biology

    • Biology: Scientific study of living organisms.
    • Hypothesis: A testable explanation for observations.
    • Dependent Variable: The factor that is measured in response to changes made by the researcher.
    • Independent Variable: The factor that is deliberately changed in an experiment.
    • Theory: A well-substantiated explanation of aspects of the natural world.
    • Bias: A personal perspective that can affect scientific objectivity.

    Fundamental Biological Processes

    • Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions necessary for life.
    • DNA is the hereditary material responsible for genetic inheritance.
    • Evolution describes the gradual change in organisms over time in response to environmental factors.
    • Stimulus refers to any signal that prompts a response from an organism.

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