Biology 101 Unit 1 Key Terms Practice

What is the opening section of a scientific paper that summarizes the research and conclusions called?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Abstract

• Discussion

Which form of science aims to solve real-world problems?

• Natural Science

• Descriptive Science

• Applied Science

• Basic Science

What is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter that retains the properties of an element?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Organ

Which term describes the study of the chemistry of biological organisms?

• Molecular Biology

• Microbiology

• Biochemistry

• Neurobiology

What is the study of life called?

• Zoology

• Biology

• Botany

• Paleontology

What is the collection of all the ecosystems on Earth known as?

• Ecosystem

• Population

• Community

• Biosphere

Which section of a scientific paper summarizes the importance of the experimental findings?

• Conclusion

• Results

• Discussion

• Introduction

What is the part of an experiment that does not change during the experiment?

• Theory

• Variable

• Control

• Hypothesis

What is the form of logical thinking that uses a general inclusive statement to predict specific results?

• Inductive Reasoning

• Theory

• Deductive Reasoning

• Hypothesis

Which form of science aims to observe, explore, and investigate?

• Natural Science

• Descriptive Science

• Basic Science

• Applied Science