Biology — definition?
Study of living things and life processes.
Organism — what?
Any living thing, plant, animal, or microbe.
Homeostasis — role?
Maintains stable internal conditions in organisms.
Branches of biology — examples?
Anatomy, Botany, Ecology, Microbiology, etc.
Biologist — who?
A scientist who studies living organisms.
Compound Microscope — magnification?
Up to approximately 1,000 times.
Electron Microscope — function?
Magnifies specimens up to 10 million times.
X-Rays — use?
Imaging internal body structures via radiation.
CT Scan — purpose?
Produces detailed images of internal organs.
MRI — what?
Uses magnetic fields to image soft tissues.
Scientific Inquiry — steps?
Question, hypothesis, experiment, observation, conclusion.
Controlled experiment — what?
Only one variable changed at a time.
Data presentation — methods?
Tables, line graphs, scatter plots, bar graphs, pie charts.
Taxonomist — role?
Classifies organisms into hierarchical categories.
Answer 7 questions on Introduction to Biological Classification.
1. When is the evaluation of results typically conducted in the scientific research process?
2. What is the primary role of the biological classification system in the study of living organisms?
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