Unit 1 Intro to Biology Pretest

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What is a group of tissues that perform a similar function called?

Back

Organs (e.g., heart, lungs, stomach)

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Are all living things composed of cells?

Back

True

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What are observations made during an experiment called?

Back

Data

Front

What are the step-by-step directions of how to complete your experiment called?

Back

Procedures

Front

What do living things respond to, such as heat, light, and sound?

Back

Stimuli/environment

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment?

Back

Homeostasis

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What is the term for a testable prediction in an experiment?

Back

Hypothesis

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What is the scientific method?

Back

A systematic process for conducting experiments and making observations.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics; quantitative data involves numbers and measurements.