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- 1. Multiple Choice
The process by which green plants and some other organisms use the energy of sunlight
and simple chemicals to produce their own food
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
Inference
Anabolism
- 2. Multiple Choice
The maintenance of stable internal conditions
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
Inference
Anabolism
- 3. Multiple Choice
Logical interpretations based on prior knowledge, experience, or evidence
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
Inference
Anabolism
- 4. Multiple Choice
The sum total of all processes in an organism which use energy and simple chemical
building blocks to produce large chemicals and structures necessary for life
Photosynthesis
Homeostasis
Inference
Anabolism
- 5. Multiple Choice
Organisms that depend on other organisms for their food
Heterotrophs
Mutation
Scientific Theory
Evidence
- 6. Multiple Choice
An abrupt and marked change in the DNA of an organism compared to that of its parents
Heterotrophs
Mutation
Scientific Theory
Evidence
- 7. Multiple Choice
An explanation of some part of the natural world that has been thoroughly tested and is supported by a significant amount of evidence from observations and experiments
Heterotrophs
Mutation
Scientific Theory
Evidence
- 8. Multiple Choice
The collected body of data from experiments and observations
Heterotrophs
Mutation
Scientific Theory
Evidence
- 9. Multiple Choice
The sum total of all processes in an organism that break down chemicals to produce energy and simple chemical building blocks
Catabolism
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
Evidence
- 10. Multiple Choice
A description of a natural relationship or principle, often expressed in mathematical terms, and supported by a significant amount of evidence
Catabolism
Scientific Law
Scientific Theory
Metabolism
- 11. Multiple Choice
Check all of the following that is considered "criteria for life." All living things... (3)
are composed of cells
are independent variables
require energy to power activities.
experience photosynthesis
respond to their environment.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Check all of the following that is considered "criteria for life." All living things... (3)
are mutated
grow
require energy to power activities.
maintain a stable internal environment.
contain hereditary information in their DNA
- 13. Multiple Choice
Of the following, which is NOT a step in the scientific method?
making observations
develop a hypothesis to explain observations or to answer a question
set up a survey
design experiments to test the hypothesis
- 14. Multiple Choice
The story of spontaneous generation is a good illustration of what concept?
that some scientific theories can be wrong, even those that have lasted a long time
how the scientific method works after many years
the accuracy of all scientific hypotheses
the correct way to conduct experiments
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following is NOT a type of microscope used by scientists?
compound light microscope
atomic light microscope
transmission electron microscope
scanning electron microscope
- 16. Multiple Choice
T/F: Abiogenesis is a theory that states life sprang from non-living chemicals eons ago.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
T/F: Scientists use the metric system because math is harder.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
T/F: Scientists use tables and graphs to analyze and interpret the information they’ve collected.
True
False
- 19. Multiple Choice
T/F: Scientists have procedures and protocols they follow to ensure their safety and the wellbeing of
any living creatures they study.
True
False
- 20. Multiple Choice
What are two common tools used in biology?
balances to measure the mass of specimens
microscopes to see things to small to see with their eyes alone
computers and robots to work with data and DNA
chemicals for experiments
ramps to test physics
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