Biology: Page 1

Flashcards based on lecture notes.

List the six steps of the scientific method.

Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion, Report, Repeat Test

What is the difference between independent, dependent, and constant variables?

Independent variables can be changed, dependent variables are observed, and constant variables are kept the same.

What is the difference between science and pseudoscience?

Science is based on testable and measurable evidence, while pseudoscience lacks concrete evidence.

What are the 8 characteristics of life?

Homeostasis, Growth, Response to stimuli, Reproduction, Metabolism, Evolution, Organization of Cells, Contains DNA

What are the 6 levels of ecology from largest to smallest?

Biosphere, Biome, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism

What is the difference between abiotic and biotic factors?

Biotic factors are living, abiotic factors are non-living.

What is the difference between a food chain and food web?

A food chain shows a simple flow of energy, while a food web shows complex energy transfers between multiple species.

What is the difference between autotrophs/primary producers and heterotrophs/consumers?

Producers make their own food, while consumers eat other organisms for energy.

What is the main source of energy for autotrophs?

Sunlight energy and/or Chemical energy.