GENERAL Flashcards
(44 cards)
Is a science that attempts to understand the diversity of life on
earth, of which we are a part.
Biology
What is the greek word that means life?
Bios
What is the greek word that means study?
Logus
“Who published On the Origin of Species in 1859, marking the
beginning of the modern era of biology and revolutionizing the
understanding of evolution through natural selection?”
Charles Darwin
“Who is credited with disproving the theory of spontaneous
generation through a series of experiments in the 19th
century, thereby supporting the concept that life arises from
existing life?”
Louis Pasteur
the logical process of learning facts through observation and
experimentation from which certain conclusions or theories
are drawn.
Scientific Method
What is the first step in the scientific method where scientists
recognize and define the issue or phenomenon to be studied?
Identification of the problem
In which step of the scientific method do scientist propose a
possible explanation or prediction that can be tested?
Formulation of Hypothesis
What step involves designing and performing controlled
experiments to test the validity of the proposed hypotheses?
Experimentation or testing of hypothesis
Which step involves the collection, analysis, and interpretation
of data obtained from experiments?
Analysis and interpretation of data and results
“All organisms are made up of cells and these cells come from
pre-existing cells”
Cell theory
- In which step of the scientific method do scientists generalize findings and form a conclusion, potentially establishing a scientific law or principle?
Generalization or formulation of conclusion
“all living things have a common ancestor and are adapted to
a particular way of life” (Darwin 1858).
Evolution
. “life comes only from life” (Pasteur 1965).
Biogenesis
“the internal environment remains within a normal range”
(Bernard 1858).
Homeostasis
“Organisms contain coded information that dictates their
structure, function and behavior” (Mendel 1966, Wilkins,
franklin, Watson, & Crick 1953)
Gene
This theory states that life was created by the Almighty God,
as described in the book of Genesis in the Bible. What is this
theory?
Divine Creation Theory
This theory proposes that a protoplasm in the form of a resistant spore originated from outer planets, propelled by radiation pressure. What is this theory?
Cosmozoic theory
This theory claims that life originated spontaneously from
non-living matter. What is this theory?
Spontaneous Generation Theory
This philosophical perspective posits that life has no beginning
and no end. What is this theory?
Philosophical theory of Eternity
This scientific theory, developed in the 1940s, explains that life
formed from the chemical evolution of different compounds
present on primitive Earth. What is this theory?
Big Bang Theory
All the chemical and energy transformation that occur in cells
to carry out life’s processes.
Metabolism
An increase in size occurs when constructive activities outweigh destructive activities
Growth
The ability to react to environmental changes or stimuli, often resulting in movement.
Irritability