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What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?
What is the primary purpose of a hypothesis in an experiment?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
Which of the following best describes homeostasis?
Which term refers to the traits that all living organisms share?
Which term refers to the traits that all living organisms share?
What defines a theory in the scientific context?
What defines a theory in the scientific context?
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What is the role of protons in an atom?
What is the role of protons in an atom?
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Study Notes
Quarter 1 - Introduction to Biology and Lab Report Format
- Raw Data: The original measurements or observations from an experiment.
- Hypothesis: A testable explanation or prediction about what will happen during an experiment.
- Variable: Something that can change in an experiment (independent, dependent, or controlled).
- Theory: A well-tested explanation for a wide range of observations and experiments.
- Research Question: The main question being investigated in an experiment.
- Characteristics of Living Things: Traits shared by all living organisms (growth, reproduction, response to environment, and energy use).
- Homeostasis: The process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment.
- Molecules: Small groups of atoms bonded together (e.g., water or oxygen).
- Metric System: A universal measurement system based on powers of ten.
Quarter 1 - Chemistry of Life
- Protons: Positively charged particles in an atom's nucleus.
- Neutrons: Neutral (no charge) particles in an atom's nucleus.
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Test your knowledge on key concepts from the first quarter of your biology curriculum, including experiment formats, variables, and the characteristics of living organisms. This quiz covers essential terms such as hypothesis, theory, and homeostasis. Prepare to engage with the foundations of biological science!