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How do scientists develop hypothesis? (pg 5)
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They use preexisting data, logical inferences, or an imaginative guess.
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What was the responding variable in Redi's experiment? (pg 9)
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The # of maggots that came (if any)
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How did spallanzani's investigation improve upon needhams work? (pg 11)
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It added constants that made it more reliable. It also showed that needhams work didnt take into account the fact that some organisms can fit through.
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What improvement did Pasteur make to Redi's experiment? (pg 13)
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He added the constant of air, which made the outcome more powerful in meaning.
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What is sexual reproduction? (pg 17)
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Two cells from different parents unite to produce the first cell of an offspring
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What is metabolism? (pg 18)
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The combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out its life processes
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How can a graph help biologists analyze data? (pg 25)
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They show the direct impact of the independent variable (X axis) on the dependent variable (Y axis) and allows for easy visual understanding
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What are microscopes used for? (pg 26)
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They are used for seeing specimens up close and with better sight that way you can make more accurate analysis
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