Biology A Unit 1 Quiz Key
1-7
Insert the appropriate verb from the verb bank into the 7 steps of the scientific method:
Observe
Record
Write up
Formulate
Follow
Conclude
Design
_______ a phenomenon that you want to know more about or a problem
that needs solving. (observe)
_______ a hypothesis, in the "If…, then…" format, which is logically
connected to the problem.(Formulate)
_______ a controlled experiment, where the independent & dependent
variables are accurately identified.(Design)
_____ the method and procedures that is appropriate for the design of the
experiment. (Follow)
______ data in the appropriate units of measure, and ensure accuracy
in experimental data. (Record)
______ Why your findings happened that that are based on the analysis of
experimental data (Conclude)
________ a report / or presentation, using relevant vocabulary, supporting
evidence, and logic that accurately communicate the results of a scientific
experiment (Write up)
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IF you were going to go into the field of biology, pick one career. Describe the career
and why it is interesting to you.
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o
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Here is a cell phone. Go through the 7 properties of life one by one. Explain if/if not and why the
cell phone does/does not meet that criterion
o Is made up of Cells
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Has DNA
o
Requires Energy:
o
Regulation (homeostasis)
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Respond to the environment
o
Reproduction
o
Evolves
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