The Science of Biology

Which of the following is NOT a goal of science?

• To investigate and understand nature

• To explain events in nature

• To use data to support a particular point of view

• To use derived explanations to make useful predictions

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Information gathered from observing a plant grow 3cm over a two-week period results in

• Inferences.

• hypotheses.

• data.

• variables.

Scientists carry out controlled investigations to isolate and test

• a conclusion.

• several variables.

• a single variable.

• a point of view

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A variable that is deliberately changed in an experiment is the

• Control Variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

• Dependent variable

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Which instrument would a scientist use to study a small living organism.

• Bathosphere

• Electron Microscope

• Light Microscope

• Micrometer

The basic unit of mass is the

• Pound (lb)

• Newton (N)

• Ounce (oz)

• Gram (g)

Which of the following is a valid hypothesis for why a plant is dying

• It has never grown well

• It has been over watered

• It has been kept in the shade

• Its in the wrong colour pot

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An hypothesis is

• An idea that others agree with

• A statement of fact

• a statement which can be tested

• a statement that explains a theory

The chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes is called

• Metabolism

• Respiration

• Mitosis

• Homeostasis

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The amount of light and temperature are examples of

• factors that affect reproduction.

• methods of energy production.

• factors necessary for life.

• factors to which living things respond.

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