Download Biology 2014-2015 Ms. Mary Nugent Chapter One

Biology 2014-2015
Ms. Mary Nugent
Chapter One-Study Guide
Terms
Kingdom
Objective lens
Biology
Ecology evolution
Stage
Organization
Natural selection
Lilght source
Cell
Adaptation
Magnification
Unicellular
Scientific method
Nosepiece
Multicellular
Observation
Resolution
Organ
Hypothesis
Tissue
Prediction
Scanning electron
microscope (SEM)
Organelle
Experiment
Transmission electron
microscope (TEM)
Biological molecule
Control group
Metric system
Homeostasis
Experimental group
Base unit
Metabolism
Independent variable
Cell division
Dependent variable
Development
Theory
Reproduction
Peer review
Gene
Compound light microscope
Domain
Eyepiece (ocular lens)
Questions
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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
What is the scientific method?
Can scientific theory change of be revised if new evidence/knowledge is obtained?
Give an example of a controlled experiment?
List the characteristics of living things? Write a brief paragraph explaining each of these.
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What are the levels of organization of living things? Describe each.
What is the function of DNA
How can biology enable you to make better decisions in your life?
List the three types of microscopes. Write a brief paragraph explaining the advantages of using
each of these.
Which type of microscope would you choose to use if you were planning to observe a living cell?
Which type of microscope provides a three dimensional image if the specimen’s surface?
Which microscope would you choose to use if you were planning to observe an internal
structure of a cell?
Be able to label the parts of a microscope and explain the functions of each.
Look at Table 1-1 on page 23. List the base units.
List the steps of the scientific method.
Be able to give examples of each of the steps of the scientific method. Be sure you understand
each well.
Be able to calculate the total magnification of an image if given the magnification of the ocular
lens and objective lens.
How do scientists share their research results?
Should scientist avoid a conflict of interest when doing research?
What is difference between resolution and magnification?