Biology Chapters 1 to 3
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Which statement best describes a fundamental characteristic of living organisms?

  • They must maintain a constant internal environment, acquire energy, and be composed of cells. (correct)
  • They do not require an external source of energy to sustain their activities.
  • They always exist in a symbiotic relationship with another organism.
  • They are capable of spontaneous generation under certain conditions.
  • In the scientific method, what is the initial step that guides further investigation?

  • Proposing a testable and falsifiable hypothesis. (correct)
  • Formulating an observation.
  • Gathering data through experimentation.
  • Developing a theory based on prior research.
  • What are crucial characteristics of a scientific hypothesis?

  • It does not require empirical testing by observation and if it cannot be proven, it's considered unfalsifiable.
  • It proposes a reasonable explanation consistent with observations, and can be tested and potentially disproven. (correct)
  • It is provable, and it is always consistent with what is already known to be fact.
  • It is consistent with established theological ideas and does not need to be tested because of that.
  • Why is open communication among scientists crucial for advancing scientific knowledge?

    <p>It allows for peer review, enhances accuracy, and allows for repetition and replication for corroboration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of a scientific hypothesis is essential for it to be evaluated through experimentation?

    <p>Whether it is testable by experiments and observation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When does a process qualify as a scientific endeavor?

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    What distinguishes a scientific hypothesis from a more general idea or speculation?

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    What is the role of experimentation in the scientific process?

    <p>To gather data that supports an explanation through logical and systematic testing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which experimental design would best assess the effect of Bt toxin on bee survival?

    <p>Comparing survival of bees in separate facilities, one with Bt-containing plants, and one without. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question is LEAST suitable for investigation using the scientific method?

    <p>Why is the use of animals for drug testing considered immoral? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Observational studies are able to identify _________ relationships, but not necessarily _________ relationships.

    <p>correlative; cause-effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Experimental studies are valuable because they allow for the establishment of ________ relationships by testing predicted interactions.

    <p>cause-effect (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A researcher wants to study if consuming diet soda causes diabetes. Which experimental setup is best?

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    A researcher counts more bees in a field, post-spraying of an insecticide. What can be concluded from this?

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    Which of the following is required to establish a cause and effect relationship via a controlled experiment?

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    Which of the following should be avoided when stating options in a multiple choice question?

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    In the bat study, what was the primary factor that researchers manipulated to observe its effect?

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    What was the main outcome that researchers measured in the bat WNS study?

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    Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?

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    Based on the result mentioned in the text of a study where all the control group members survived while treatment groups did not, which statement is most strongly supported?

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    What can be inferred about a hypothesis when all members of a control group survive while others in the treatment groups die?

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    What main component of the scientific process might influence data interpretation?

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    Why might a scientist's personal bias be a concern in an experimental study?

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    In the context of research, what does the term 'bias' generally refer to?

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    What is the primary mechanism used to scrutinize original scientific research before it's added to the existing body of knowledge?

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    Which of the following best represents the facts in the scenario of a person coughing, wheezing with a fever, and receiving a diagnosis?

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    In science, a well-supported hypothesis or set of hypotheses that has stood the test of time through repeated experimental evidence is best described as a:

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    The statement, 'The human heart pumps blood throughout the blood vessels in the body', can best be categorized as a scientific:

    <p>Fact (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A doctor's suspicion of carpal tunnel syndrome based on a patient's symptoms of numbness and pain, that leads to ordering of nerve impulse tests, represents a:

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    Which of the following is the core aspect that differentiates peer-reviewed publications from other forms of information dissemination?

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    If a person's symptoms, such as a cough, wheeze, and fever, were confirmed through laboratory tests, which category would these findings now belong to?

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    What is the key defining quality of a scientific theory, compared to a hypothesis or fact?

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    An atom has 15 protons, 15 neutrons, and 15 electrons. What is its atomic mass?

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    Which of the following best describes why atmospheric oxygen (O2) is considered a molecule, but not a compound?

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    In a molecule of C8H10N4O2, how many atoms are present in total?

    <p>24 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the photosynthesis reaction 6 H2O + 6 CO2 → C6H12O6 + 6 O2, what are the reactants?

    <p>H2O and CO2 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is classified as an organic compound?

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    Astronauts discover a sample from a lunar landing coated with organic compounds. What can be concluded from this sample?

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    What is the atomic number of nitrogen?

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    If an atom has an atomic weight equal to 30, which of the following options are possible configurations of protons, neutrons, and electrons?

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    Which statement is accurate regarding DNA, RNA, and proteins?

    <p>They each play a role in storing genetic information. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Upon identifying a protein in a food sample, what other molecule is expected to be present?

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    Which pairing correctly matches a macromolecule with its corresponding monomer?

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    What is a disaccharide composed of?

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    What is the fundamental function of nucleotides?

    <p>Building blocks of nucleic acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The hereditary material found in all living organisms is made of what building blocks?

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    What role do lipids play?

    <p>Long-term energy storage and insulation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following macromolecules can be constructed solely from glucose molecules?

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    Flashcards

    What is a Scientific Hypothesis?

    A scientific hypothesis is an educated guess or proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

    What makes a hypothesis testable?

    A hypothesis must be testable, meaning it can be supported or refuted through experiments or observations.

    What does it mean for a hypothesis to be falsifiable?

    A hypothesis must be falsifiable, meaning it can be proven wrong.

    Why is scientific communication important?

    Scientific communication is essential because it allows scientists to share findings, improve upon existing research, and ensure accuracy and quality.

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    What is homeostasis?

    Living organisms must maintain a stable internal environment, despite changes in the external environment. This is essential for survival.

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    What is the basic unit of life?

    All living organisms are made up of one or more cells.

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    How do living organisms obtain energy?

    Living organisms obtain energy from their environment to fuel their life processes.

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    What is a scientific theory?

    A theory is a well-supported explanation for a phenomenon based on a vast body of evidence.

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    Controlled experiment

    An experimental design where two groups are compared. One group is exposed to the factor of interest, while the other remains unexposed. This allows for determining if the factor causes a change.

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    Observational study

    A type of study that observes and analyzes existing data without manipulating the variables. It suggests relationships but doesn't establish cause-and-effect.

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    Correlation

    A relationship between two or more variables where a change in one variable is associated with a change in another.

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    Cause-and-effect

    A relationship where one variable directly influences or causes a change in another variable.

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    Experimental study

    A study designed to test a specific hypothesis and establish a cause-and-effect relationship between variables.

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    Scientific question

    A research question that can be answered using the scientific method, typically through observation, experimentation, and data analysis.

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    Non-scientific question

    A question that cannot be answered using the scientific method because it deals with values, beliefs, or subjective experiences.

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    Control group

    A group of participants in an experiment that does not receive the treatment or manipulation being tested. They serve as a baseline for comparison.

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    Independent Variable

    The factor that is changed or manipulated by the researcher in an experiment.

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    Dependent Variable

    The factor that is measured or observed in an experiment in response to changes in the independent variable.

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    Treatment Group

    The group in an experiment that receives the treatment or manipulation being tested.

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    Hypothesis

    A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested through experimentation or observation.

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    Researcher Bias

    Personal or group biases can influence how scientists interpret evidence, leading to inaccurate conclusions.

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    Reliable Results

    The results of an experiment should be consistent across multiple trials to reduce the impact of random fluctuations.

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    Scientific Theory

    A well-supported explanation for a phenomenon based on a vast body of evidence, which is constantly being refined through scientific inquiry.

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    What is Peer Review?

    Reviewers, often experts in a field, analyze research papers before they are published to ensure accuracy, soundness, and ethical conduct.

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    What is a Fact?

    Facts are observations that are objectively verifiable and generally accepted as true.

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    What is a Hypothesis?

    A hypothesis is a testable prediction or explanation for a phenomenon. It's like an educated guess that needs to be investigated through experiments or observations.

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    What is a Theory?

    A theory is a well-substantiated explanation for a phenomenon that is supported by a vast body of evidence. It's a comprehensive explanation that has been repeatedly tested and confirmed.

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    What is a Scientific Law?

    A scientific law is a statement that describes an observed pattern in nature. It's often expressed as a mathematical equation.

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    What is a Scientific Experiment?

    An experiment is a controlled investigation designed to test a hypothesis. It involves manipulating variables and recording data to see if the hypothesis is supported or rejected.

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    The human heart pumps blood. Is this a Fact, Hypothesis, or Theory?

    The human heart pumps blood throughout the blood vessels in the body. This is a well-established and verifiable observation.

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    What is a Preliminary Diagnosis?

    A preliminary diagnosis is a possible explanation for a patient's symptoms, based on initial observations and assessments.

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    What is atomic mass?

    The atomic mass of an element is the weighted average mass of all its naturally occurring isotopes. It represents the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

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    What is the atomic mass of nitrogen?

    The atomic mass of nitrogen (N) is approximately 14 atomic mass units (amu).

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    How is the atomic weight of an atom determined?

    The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom's nucleus determines its atomic weight. This value is approximately the same as the atomic mass.

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    What is the difference between a molecule and a compound?

    A molecule is formed when two or more atoms bond together. A compound is a molecule made up of at least two different types of atoms.

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    Why is O2 not a compound?

    A compound must consist of two or more different elements. Atmospheric oxygen (O2) is only comprised of one element, so although it's a molecule, it's not a compound.

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    Amino acids

    The building blocks of proteins, which are large molecules made from chains of amino acids.

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    Polysaccharide

    A large molecule made up of many smaller sugar molecules linked together.

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    What are reactants in a chemical reaction?

    A chemical reaction involves the rearrangement of atoms to form new substances. The reactants are the starting materials on the left side of a chemical equation.

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    What are organic compounds?

    Organic compounds must include carbon atoms. Methane (CH4) contains carbon atoms and is therefore considered an organic compound.

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    Nucleic acid

    A molecule that stores and transmits genetic information.

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    What does the presence of organic compounds in lunar samples indicate?

    The presence of organic compounds in the lunar samples signifies the presence of carbon atoms, a defining characteristic of organic molecules.

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    Macromolecules

    Large molecules built from repeating smaller subunits called monomers.

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    Triglyceride

    A type of lipid, consisting of three fatty acids linked to a glycerol molecule.

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    Nucleotides

    The building blocks of nucleic acids, which make up DNA and RNA.

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    Monosaccharide

    A type of sugar that is a basic unit for many carbohydrates.

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    Disaccharide

    A type of carbohydrate made up of two linked sugar molecules.

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    Study Notes

    Chapter 1 & 2

    • All living organisms share characteristics, including

      • Making their own energy
      • Growing and developing
      • Evolving through time
      • Composed of one or more cells
    • Homeostasis is the stable maintenance of living organisms' internal environment.

    • DNA is the blueprint for the growth, development, behavior, and reproduction of all organisms.

    • Living organisms sense and respond to their internal environment to maintain homeostasis.

    Chapter 3

    • Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen are elements

    • Elements bond to form compounds

    • A molecule comprises two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.

    • Subatomic particles (protons, neutrons, electrons)

      • Protons have a positive charge
      • Electrons have a negative charge
      • Neutrons are neutral/no charge
    • Atomic mass is the sum of proton and neutron numbers.

    • Elements are arranged on a periodic table

    • Atomic weight of an atom = number of protons + number of neutrons

    • Chemists use p, n, and e to represent the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons in an atom; p = protons, n = neutrons, e = electrons

    • Organic compounds contain carbon atoms.

    • Water is a polar solvent; it dissolves many substances.

    • Water molecules are held together by hydrogen bonds.

    • Polar molecules dissolve in water; nonpolar molecules do not dissolve in water.

    • Hydrogen bonds form when a hydrogen atom covalently bonded to an electronegative atom is attracted to another electronegative atom.

    • Acids are substances that increase the concentration of hydrogen ions in solution.

    • Bases are substances that increase the concentration of hydroxide ions in solution

    • pH scale describes the acidity or basicity of a solution

    • The pH scale ranges from 0-14; 7 is neutral, below 7 is acidic, and above 7 is basic

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