Chapter 1 Introduction to Biology

The field that involves the study of organ function is____

• pathology

• physiology

• ecology

• biochemistry

Which of the following can be disposed of into the sink?

• Substances with pH 8

• organic solvent compounds

• organic waste substances

• toxic chemicals and heavy metals

Mary is conducting an experiment that releases volatile vapours. The most suitable space for Ali to conduct his experiment is inside the _______

• fume hood

• volatile chamber

• laminar flow cabinet

• biology safety cabinet

When plotting a graph, the data plotted on the x-axis is represented by the ____________variable.

• constant

• manipulated

• responding

• fixed

The posterior refers to the _____ for a fish.

• head

• tail

• bottom

• top

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in a scientific investigation?

• Planning the investigation, making a hypothesis, carrying out the experiment, interpreting data.

• Making a hypothesis, controlling the variables, carrying out the experiment, interpreting data

• Identifying the problem, collecting data, carrying out the experiment, making a conclusion.

• Planning the investigation, analysing data, making a hypothesis, making a conclusion