Thursday, November 8, 2007

Test 1 Study Guide

Biology Study Guide Test 1

Scientific Method

Independent variable

Dependent variable

Cell Theory

Characteristics of life

Theory, hypothesis

Adaptation

Homeostasis

molecule, element, compound

properties of water

acid

base

pH

saturated fat

unsaturated fat

trans fat

diffusion

monosaccharide, disaccharide, sugar, carbohydrate

amino acid, protein

protein structure (primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary)

structure and function

ecology

classification

evolution

microscope parts and fuction

types of microscopes

lichen

proton

neutron

electron

isotope

isomer

Using the terms listed below, label the microscope diagram.

microscope to label


arm - this attaches the eyepiece and body tube to the base.
base - this supports the microscope.
body tube - the tube that supports the eyepiece.
coarse focus adjustment - a knob that makes large adjustments to the focus.
diaphragm - an adjustable opening under the stage, allowing different amounts of light onto the stage.
eyepiece - where you place your eye.
fine focus adjustment - a knob that makes small adjustments to the focus (it is often smaller than the coarse focus knob).
high-power objective - a large lens with high magnifying power.
inclination joint - an adjustable joint that lets the arm tilt at various angles.
low-power objective - a small lens with low magnifying power.
mirror (or light source) - this directs light upwards onto the slide.
revolving nosepiece - the rotating device that holds the objectives (lenses).
stage - the platform on which a slide is placed.
stage clips - metal clips that hold a slide securely onto the stage.

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