Biology Unit 1 Test Review

An IF / THEN statement that predicts the outcome

• inference

• hypothesis

• experiment

Something that is seen or witnessed directly

• inference

• hypothesis

• observation

• experiment

A scientific theory has been proven, but still has gaps that have not been tested.

• True

• False

A microscope used to view large objects

• Dissecting

• Compound

• Electron

True or false? You should carry the microscope by the arm ONLY.

• True

• False

36000 grams = __________kg

• 36

• 36,000,000

• 360

• 3600

Which variable is the one that is used by the experimenter to measure their results?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

Which variable is the one that is changed by the experimenter to test their hypothesis?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

Which of the following characteristics explains why birds fly south for the winter?

• A) Living things are made of cells

• B) Living things respond to their environment

In all of our cells there is DNA. Which characteristic does this fact best describe?

• A) Living things maintain homeostasis

• B) Living things are based on a universal genetic code