Download Review for Unit 1 Test on Nature of Science and History of Biology

Review for Unit 1 Test on Nature of Science and History of Biology
Know your vocab (be able to match the word with definition):
Spontaneous GenerationHomeostasisMulticellularBiogenesisHypothesisHeterotrophReproductionAutotrophUnicellularMetabolismBiology*Know Conversions (moving the decimal) and that the metric system is based on units of 10
*Be able to label the microscope parts like on the quiz (arm, base, course adjustment (big
one), fine adjustment (little one), Eyepiece, Light Source, Objective Lens (there are multiple),
Revolving nosepiece (the lens are attached to) the stage and stage clips
Review for Unit 1 Test on Nature of Science and History of Biology
*Be able to list and give an example of each of the 8 characteristics of life*
-Made up of cells (single cells,tissues, organs, organ systems, etc)
-Pass on their genetic code (DNA) ((Heredity))
-Reproduce (at some point the population produces offspring)
-Adapt and Evolve as a population
-Grow and Develop (ie photosynthesis in plants)
-Obtain and Use Energy (ie decomposers break down dead matter)
-Maintain Homeostasis (internal environment balance)
-Respond to their external environment (ie squinting at the sun)
*Be able to determine the control group (“normal”), the experimental group (“testing”) and
both the dependent (response) and independent (manipulated) variables
* 3 scientists – all showed up that Spontaneous Generation is not true
Redi = Meat and Flies
Spallanzani = Closed (with stoppers) and Opened Flasks
Pasteur = Curved Flasks
*Order of the Scientific Method:
Observe/Question
Research
Hypothesis
Experiment (gain results)
Conclusion (after analyzing data)
{{There will be T/F , Matching, Multiple Choice and Short Answer Questions,
Check your notes and the website for help, or see me before the test}}