Introduction to Biological Science 1.2

<p>Science is based on experimental evidence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A suggested explanation that can be tested (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because it includes practical applications that affect society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is often described as elegant or beautiful (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Knowledge about the natural world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation for observations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It must be testable and falsifiable. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They often use mathematical formulas to describe behavior under specific conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If...then... (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypotheses are developed within the context of existing theories (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To eliminate or support one or more hypotheses. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using a salt that does not affect algae as a comparison. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To acquire knowledge and understand the world (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inductive reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Basic science provides foundational knowledge that can inform applied science. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It makes predictions based on existing general principles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It cannot be disproven by experimental results. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Predictions require a clear hypothesis to be formulated. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An observation or problem to be solved (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Observing and recording data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They help analyze large data sets for new insights. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often blended in scientific endeavors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Experimental data contradicts it. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It can change or vary throughout the experiment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Both qualitative and quantitative data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has no value unless it addresses specific problems. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It allows for changes in approach based on experimental outcomes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>They generally describe non-living matter and can be expressed mathematically (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hypotheses can be definitively proven. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It's a primary driving force for scientific inquiry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It lays the foundational knowledge that allows applied science to address practical problems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the precise sequence of DNA subunits in the human genome. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They ensure that research meets quality standards through expert evaluation. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A biologist accidentally discovered a mold that killed bacteria. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He recognized a new substance from a failed experiment that enabled mass production of progesterone. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It enhances collaboration and the advancement of scientific knowledge. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may present unreliable results and should not influence further research. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protein enzymes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The occurrence of fortunate accidents leading to unexpected findings. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides foundational knowledge necessary for practical application. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The originality and significance of the research. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The basic unit of heredity coded by a specific DNA segment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>While leaving a laboratory unattended, allowing mold to grow on bacteria. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mapping genetic sequences to aid in disease research. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of life and living organisms.

A systematic method of research with defined steps including observation and experimentation.

A suggested explanation for an event that can be tested.

A group of scientists working together and individually to advance knowledge.

Creativity required to design experiments and conceptualize phenomena.

Science investigates material phenomena but cannot explore moral or spiritual questions.

Well-designed experiments are often described as elegant or beautiful.

Science is defined as knowledge about the natural world derived from specific methods.

A thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation for observations.

Concise descriptions of nature's behavior under specific conditions, often mathematical.

Fields of science that study physical world phenomena.

Disciplines that study living organisms.

Disciplines that study nonliving matter.

Logical thinking that uses observations to arrive at general conclusions.

Logical thinking that uses general principles to predict specific outcomes.

Science aimed at observing and discovering phenomena.

Science that begins with a specific question and tests possible answers.

The act of noticing and describing phenomena.

Drawing conclusions based on evidence and reasoning.

Driving forces behind scientific research and discovery.

Fields that integrate knowledge from two or more disciplines.

A forecast about what will happen if the hypothesis is true.

A hypothesis that can be supported or refuted by experimentation.

A hypothesis that can be proven false through evidence.

Any part of an experiment that can change.

The part of the experiment that does not change.

Using algorithms and statistical analyses on data for hypothesis testing.

Research conducted to increase fundamental knowledge.

Research aimed at solving practical problems.

The belief that scientific progress occurs in a straight path.

Evidence that strengthens the validity of a hypothesis.

The process of disproving a hypothesis based on experimental data.

Discussions among scientists about the value of different types of science.

Outcomes obtained from conducting a scientific experiment.

The arrangement of nucleotides in DNA that dictates genetic information.

The process of copying DNA to make new strands before cell division.

Disorders caused by abnormalities in genes or chromosomes.

A project aimed at mapping and understanding all the genes of the human species.

A segment of DNA that codes for a functional molecule, typically a protein.

The occurrence of unexpected discoveries made by chance.

The antibiotic discovered by Alexander Fleming from mold contaminating bacteria.

The process where scientific work is evaluated by other experts before publication.

The dissemination of scientific findings to expand knowledge within the field.

Journals that provide research articles for free, sometimes with varying peer-review quality.

Requests for funding to support scientific research, subject to peer review.

A compound derived from soybeans, important for making hormones like progesterone.

The exchange of findings and ideas between scientists to enhance research.