Biology 101 Exam 1 Review (Updated Fall 2024)

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What does 'polar' mean?

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A molecule has areas of positive and negative charge.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The factor that will happen because of the change.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Observation.

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What is an organism?

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An individual living being made of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

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What is the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex?

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Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, to be tested through experimentation.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The factor that is changed or manipulated by the researcher.

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What is a controlled variable?

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A factor that is kept constant to ensure that the results are due to the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a control group in an experiment?

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To provide a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.