Exam 1

Question 1

What is science?

Answer 1

A way of knowing and gaining new information

Results in conclusions, generalizations, theories

Modern science deals only with testable observations

Question 2

Scientific method

Answer 2

observe

hypothesize

predict

test

Question 3

Define variable

Answer 3

Any aspect of nature that is capable of changing

Question 4

Define correlation

Answer 4

Two variables behave in an interrelated manner: the value of one variable predicts the value of the other variable

Question 5

Define experiment

Answer 5

A repeatable manipulation of one or more variables by the investigator.

Question 6

Define metabolism

Answer 6

Metabolism is the capture, storage, and use of energy by an organism.

Question 7

List the biological hierarchy in order

Answer 7

Molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, individual, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere

Question 8

How do animals store carbohydrates

Answer 8

As glycogens

Question 9

A long hydrophobic chain attached to a hydrophillic head.

Answer 9

Fatty acid