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Which statement about the cell theory is accurate?
Which statement about the cell theory is accurate?
In the classification hierarchy, which group is smaller than the family level?
In the classification hierarchy, which group is smaller than the family level?
Which of the following statements about modern cell theory is not true?
Which of the following statements about modern cell theory is not true?
Which kingdom includes organisms with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
Which kingdom includes organisms with a defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?
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In biological classification, which group is the largest?
In biological classification, which group is the largest?
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What term describes the traits that become more common in a population due to their contributions to reproduction and survival?
What term describes the traits that become more common in a population due to their contributions to reproduction and survival?
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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?
What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?
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Which level of organization is defined as a group of similar organisms living in a particular area?
Which level of organization is defined as a group of similar organisms living in a particular area?
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Which part of the light microscope is responsible for focusing the light onto the specimen?
Which part of the light microscope is responsible for focusing the light onto the specimen?
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What process explains how organisms change over time, ultimately leading to the diversity of species?
What process explains how organisms change over time, ultimately leading to the diversity of species?
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In which level of biological organization do all ecosystems interact with physical environments?
In which level of biological organization do all ecosystems interact with physical environments?
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Which type of microscope provides the highest resolution images of specimens?
Which type of microscope provides the highest resolution images of specimens?
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What term refers to changes in an organism's traits that help it maintain internal stability and function?
What term refers to changes in an organism's traits that help it maintain internal stability and function?
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What does the classification level 'Chordata' indicate about an organism?
What does the classification level 'Chordata' indicate about an organism?
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What is the correct format for writing a scientific name?
What is the correct format for writing a scientific name?
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Which of these processes is not a step in the scientific method?
Which of these processes is not a step in the scientific method?
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What is true about the family 'Hominidae'?
What is true about the family 'Hominidae'?
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Which instrument can be used to detect things beyond human senses?
Which instrument can be used to detect things beyond human senses?
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What does a hypothesis need to be considered valid in scientific studies?
What does a hypothesis need to be considered valid in scientific studies?
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What characterizes mammals in the classification of 'Mammalian'?
What characterizes mammals in the classification of 'Mammalian'?
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Who introduced the hierarchical classification system?
Who introduced the hierarchical classification system?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting an experiment in scientific investigations?
What is the primary purpose of conducting an experiment in scientific investigations?
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Which type of variable is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable?
Which type of variable is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable?
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What determines whether a hypothesis is accepted or rejected?
What determines whether a hypothesis is accepted or rejected?
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Which of the following accurately describes an aspect of descriptive statistics?
Which of the following accurately describes an aspect of descriptive statistics?
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In the context of statistics, what is the t-test primarily used for?
In the context of statistics, what is the t-test primarily used for?
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What role do reviewers play in the peer-review process?
What role do reviewers play in the peer-review process?
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Control variables in an experiment serve what purpose?
Control variables in an experiment serve what purpose?
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How should scientists ideally communicate their research results?
How should scientists ideally communicate their research results?
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Which of the following statements about elements is true?
Which of the following statements about elements is true?
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What property distinguishes metals from nonmetals?
What property distinguishes metals from nonmetals?
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What role does the standard deviation play in descriptive statistics?
What role does the standard deviation play in descriptive statistics?
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What happens to an atom when it has more protons than electrons?
What happens to an atom when it has more protons than electrons?
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Which force is responsible for the attraction between electrons and protons in an atom?
Which force is responsible for the attraction between electrons and protons in an atom?
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Why are there fewer nonmetals compared to metals in the periodic table?
Why are there fewer nonmetals compared to metals in the periodic table?
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An atom is defined as which of the following?
An atom is defined as which of the following?
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What is the significance of carbon among all the elements?
What is the significance of carbon among all the elements?
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What is the primary force that attracts protons and neutrons in the nucleus?
What is the primary force that attracts protons and neutrons in the nucleus?
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Which of the following statements about compounds is accurate?
Which of the following statements about compounds is accurate?
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What distinguishes covalent bonds from ionic bonds?
What distinguishes covalent bonds from ionic bonds?
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In which scenarios do hydrogen bonds typically occur?
In which scenarios do hydrogen bonds typically occur?
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Which element is fundamental to all biochemical compounds?
Which element is fundamental to all biochemical compounds?
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Carbohydrates are primarily made up of which three elements?
Carbohydrates are primarily made up of which three elements?
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How do the properties of carbon contribute to the diversity of biochemical compounds?
How do the properties of carbon contribute to the diversity of biochemical compounds?
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What characterizes a polar covalent bond within a molecule?
What characterizes a polar covalent bond within a molecule?
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Study Notes
Human Biology Course
- Biology is the study of living organisms and their interactions with the surrounding environment
- Biology encompasses various disciplines, including biochemistry, physiology, anatomy, and histology
- Human biology studies all aspects of humans, including evolution, genetics, ecology, anatomy, physiology, development, anthropology, and nutrition
Characteristics of Living Organisms
- Metabolism: The sum of chemical reactions within cells, providing energy for vital processes and synthesizing new organic material. Includes anabolism (building) and catabolism (breaking down) processes.
- Response to stimuli: Organisms react to various stimuli (e.g., light, chemicals). Positive responses move towards a stimulus, while negative responses move away.
- Reproduction and development: Single-celled organisms reproduce by division or budding. Multicellular organisms have specialized reproductive cells (sperm and ova). Growth and development are guided by genes.
- Homeostasis: Maintaining a stable internal environment despite external changes. An example is thermoregulation (regulating body temperature).
- Evolution: The change in characteristics of a population over time due to successful traits aiding in reproduction and survival in a specific environment. Adaptations can be structural, behavioral, or physiological.
- Organization: Living things have multiple levels of organization, from molecules to cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and finally, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, and the biosphere.
Microscopy
- Cell theory development is concurrent with microscope advancement.
- Microscopes, from single-lens light microscopes to electronic microscopes, enable magnification of specimens for detailed examination.
- Light microscopes employ visible light to magnify. Parts include the ocular lens, objective lens, nosepiece, stage, condenser, diaphragm, light source, arm, coarse and fine focus, and base.
- Electronic microscopes use electrons to magnify, producing high resolution images.
Cell Theory
- The cell theory postulates that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, all life functions occur within cells, all cells come from existing cells, and the cell is the basic unit of life.
- Key figures: Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Matthias Jakob Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, Robert Brown, Robert Remak, Rudolf Virchow, and others.
Modern Cell Theory
- Genetic material (DNA) is transmitted during cell division.
- All cells have similar basic chemical composition.
- Energy flow takes place within cells.
Classification
- Classification involves grouping organisms based on shared structural similarities.
- Organisms are categorized hierarchically (kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species) from the largest to smallest groups.
- a Species is the smallest group of organisms within the hierarchy. Members of a species are capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
Kingdoms and Domains
- Kingdoms are the largest groups of living organisms. There are five kingdoms: prokaryotes, protoctista, fungi, plants, and animals.
- Kingdoms are further subdivided into phyla based on shared characteristics.
- Examples include organisms in the Arthropod phylum (arthropods).
Linnaeus System of Classification
- A hierarchical system of classifying organisms.
- Categories from largest to smallest: Kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
Binomial System
- A system of assigning two Latin names (genus and species) to each organism, used in scientific naming.
Scientific Methods
- Scientists use a series of steps (observing, questioning, hypothesizing, experimenting, analyzing data, drawing conclusions) to investigate and understand the natural world.
- The scientific method involves hypotheses that can be tested.
- Experiments are performed to gather evidence to support or reject a hypothesis. Data analysis is conducted on the outcome of the experimental procedures.
Observation
- Observation: Data collected from the senses; can be enhanced with tools.
- Includes direct observation: using the senses.
- Also includes instruments that can extend the senses (e.g., microscopes, thermometers, ultraviolet light detection).
Hypothesis
- A logical, testable explanation for a scientific question.
- A well-defined and educated guess about the possible outcomes of scientific inquiry.
- Hypotheses are based on prior knowledge.
Experiment
- A special investigation conducted under controlled conditions to test a hypothesis.
- Experiment typically involves manipulating independent variables to observe their effects on dependent variables.
- Control variables are maintained constant to eliminate other potential influences.
Data Analysis
- Descriptive statistics: Summarization of data via values such as mean, average, and standard deviation. Useful for understanding distributions of data.
- Inferential statistics: Used to draw conclusions about larger populations and groups. T-test is a common technique used in this arena, and is used when comparing the mean value of the experimental dataset to predicted values or to values obtained from a control group.
Conclusion
- If data supports the hypothesis, the hypothesis is accepted; if not, it is rejected.
- Well-designed and executed experiments remain valid even when the hypothesis is rejected.
Communicate Results
- Scientists communicate experimental results through peer-reviewed articles published in scientific journals.
- Articles are reviewed by other experts in the field for validity and significance before publication.
Chemistry of Living Beings
- Matter: Any substance that takes up space and has mass; elements are pure substances.
- There are almost 120 known elements. Most are metals. Nonmetals are a smaller group, and include hydrogen and oxygen. Carbon is vital to living things.
Atoms
- Atoms: The smallest part of an element that maintains the element's traits.
- Atoms are composed of subatomic particles.
Compounds
- Compounds: Substances consisting of two or more elements that are combined in definite ratios or proportions.
- Molecules: The smallest particle of a compound having the chemical characteristics.
Chemical Bonds
- Nonpolar covalent: Sharing electrons equally.
- Polar covalent: Unequal sharing of electrons.
- Ionic: Transfer of electrons.
- Hydrogen: Attraction between a hydrogen atom and a strongly electronegative atom.
Chemical Compounds of Living Things
- Biochemical compounds: Compounds in living organisms that carry out life processes.
- Carbon plays a significant role in forming stable bonds with many elements leading to huge complexity and diversity.
Carbohydrates
- These compounds are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
- Monosaccharides (e.g., glucose, fructose, galactose) are the simplest type.
- Polysaccharides (e.g., starch) are complex molecules combining many monosaccharides.
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