Unit 1 Biology Test

Science literacy in the general public is important. Which statement DOES NOT support this.

• it allows people to evaluate claims made in the news or online

• it prevents people from wasting time learning science they won't use

• it prevents people from believing false information

• it allows people to make informed decisions about science topics that involve them

An explanation for an event that has been tested many time with similar findings is called a ________.

• hypothesis

• variable

• theory

• control

What is the difference between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning?

• Inductive reasoning is used in science, while deductive reasoning is used in mathematics.

• Inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning are the same thing.

• Inductive reasoning starts with specific observations and leads to general conclusions, while deductive reasoning starts with general principles and leads to specific conclusions.

• Inductive reasoning starts with general principles and leads to specific conclusions, while deductive reasoning starts with specific observations and leads to general conclusions.

What is peer review in the context of scientific research?

• The process of reviewing research papers by a panel of experts in the field

• The process of reviewing research papers by the author's colleagues

• The process of reviewing research papers by the government

• The process of reviewing research papers by the general public

The smallest unit of biological structure that meets the functional requirements of “living” is the ________.

• macromolecule

• organ

• organelle

• cell

When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?

• IV

• DV

• Controlled

• Compound

The following list represents characteristics of a living thing :

• grows and develops, responds to surroundings, can move

• made of cells, grows and develops, uses energy

• made of cells, has lungs, can reproduce

• has similar chemicals, makes noises, made of cells

Which is true of the independent variable?

• it is the one the experimenter changes and is located on the Y axis

• it is the measured response and is located on the X axis

• it is the one the experimenter changes and is located on the X axis

• it is the measured response and is located on the Y axis

Basic science is theoretical and focused on expanding knowledge, while applied science is practical and focused on solving real-world problems.

• True

• False

Which body system controls the body to maintain homeostasis?

• Skeletal

• excretory

• nervous

• circulatory