Biology Quiz 1 Review

Factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called a manipulated variable.

• Independent Variable

• Control

• Dependent Variable

Variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; also called the responding variable.

• Independent variable

• Manipulated

• Dependent variable

Well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses, and enables scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations.

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Idea

Possible explanation for a set of observations or possible answer to a scientific question.

• Inference

• Theory

• Hypothesis

Relatively constant internal, physical, and chemical conditions that organisms maintain.

• Homeostasis

• Stable

• Response

The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials.

• Evolution

• Heredity

• Metabolism

Select all non-living organisms.

• Light

• Grass

• Car

• Computer

The 4 themes of Biology we have identified are:

• Metabolism

• Cellular Organization

• Heredity

• Evolution

• Interdependence/Diversity

List at least 3 characteristics of a living organism. (There are 7 total)

What is the 1st step you do when using the scientific method?

• Interpret data

• Design a controlled study

• Observe and ask questions