1. BIO VOCAB
CH 1

2. Anatomy: Study of the structures of organisms
Biochemistry: Study of chemical processes of the body
Botony: Study of plants
Cell Biology: Study of cell structures and functions

3. Ecology: Study of the environment
Evolutionary Biology: How organisms change over time.
Genetics: Study of heredity (passing on genes or traits)
Microbiology: Study of small life (microbes)

4. Physiology: Study of the functions of various structures of the body
Zoology: Study of animals
Synthesis: To make or build
Decomposition: To break down

5. Abiotic: Non-living part of an environment that can influence life. Ex
Abiotic: Non-living part of an environment that can influence life. Ex. Wind, air
Biotic: Living things affecting others in an environment. Ex. Animals, Plants

6. Biology: Study of life “Life” is defined as having the following 8 characteristics
6. Reproduce.
7. Based on a universal code, DNA.
8. Respond to the environment
1. Made of cells.
2. Maintain homeostasis.
3. Obtains and uses energy.
4. Grow & Develop.
5. Evolves; as a group.

7. Homeostasis: Keeping an internal balance
Metabolism: Chemical processes used to grow, move and repair

8. SCIENTIFIC METHOD I. State the Problem
II. Gather Info & Form Hypothesis
Hypothesis: Educated Guess
III. Experiment:
Control: (Constant) Part of the experiment that STAYS THE SAME
Variable: Part of the experiment that changes

9. Independent Variable: Part YOU change Ex. You increase the temperature
Dependent Variable: Resulting change because of what you change Ex. The rate of evaporation increases due to higher temp
IV. Data: Includes all graphs and diagrams
Conclusion: Answer from original problem

10. Deductive Reasoning: Guess involving a suggestion that might be true based on facts and rules
Inductive Reasoning: Guess from looking at the facts and general rules

11. MICROSCOPE NOTES Eyepiece: Magnification is 10 X
High & Low power objectives: change magnification
* High power sees more details but LESS area
Course & Fine Adjustments: Focus

12. Diaphragm: Allows light in - this can be adjusted
TO FIND MAGNIFICATION:
Multiply eye piece (10X) by the power objective you are using ( 4 or 10 or 40 X)
Ex. Eyepiece is 10x with low objective (4x)
10 times 4 = 40 magnification