Chapter 1

Question 1

Cell theory

Answer 1

Notion that all living things are composed of cells

Question 2

Cells

Answer 2

Highly organized structures surrounded by a membrane. Basic unit of life.

Question 3

Unicellular

Answer 3

Single cell

Question 4

Multicellular

Answer 4

Many cells

Question 5

Prokaryotic cells

Answer 5

Anucleated - genetic material not surrounded by nucleus

Question 6

Eukaryotic

Answer 6

Contains a nucleus and other organelles

Question 7

Metabolism

Answer 7

Ability to assimilate and use energy

Question 8

Microbiology

Answer 8

Subspecialty of biology that deals with microscopic organisms

Question 9

Scientific method involves

Answer 9

Observation
Question
Hypothesis
Prediction
Experiment
Results

Question 10

Who discovered the first antibiotic in 1929

Answer 10

Alexander Fleming

Question 11

What was the first identified antibiotic

Answer 11

Penicillium notatum (mold) that excreted what we know as penicillin

Question 12

Hypothesis

Answer 12

Tentative explanation for a specific question. Must be testable.

Question 13

Components of a valid experiment

Answer 13

Experimental group and control group. Control group will be left unchanged. Experimental group will be manipulated

Question 14

Theory

Answer 14

Can never be proven beyond all doubt. Powerful concept with a large body of evidence.