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General Biology Lab Exam 1 Study Guide

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  • What are the basic lab safety rules?
    Use proper PPE, follow disposal procedures, and maintain cleaning procedures to ensure safety.
  • What does PPE stand for and why is it important?
    PPE stands for Personal Protective Equipment; it protects you from hazards in the lab.
  • What are proper disposal procedures in the lab?
    Dispose of chemicals and biological materials according to lab guidelines to prevent contamination and accidents.
  • What are cleaning procedures in the lab?
    Clean work surfaces and equipment after use to maintain a safe and contamination-free environment.
  • Define technology in the context of science.
    Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.
  • What is deductive science?
    Deductive science uses general principles to predict specific outcomes.
  • What is inductive science?
    Inductive science involves making generalizations based on specific observations.
  • What is pure science?
    Pure science is the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake without immediate practical application.
  • List the steps of the scientific method in order.
    Observation, Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Data Collection, Analysis, Conclusion.
  • What is the difference between a theory and a hypothesis?
    A hypothesis is a testable prediction; a theory is a well-supported explanation based on evidence.
  • What is the boiling point of water?
    The boiling point of water is \(100^{\circ}C\) at standard atmospheric pressure.
  • How many milligrams are in a gram?
    There are 1000 milligrams in 1 gram.
  • Name the main parts of a microscope.
    Eyepiece, objective lenses, stage, light source, coarse and fine focus knobs, arm, base.
  • What is the function of the eyepiece on a microscope?
    The eyepiece magnifies the image formed by the objective lens.
  • What are macromolecules?
    Macromolecules are large molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
  • What substances do carbohydrates make up?
    Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen and provide energy and structural support.
  • What are lipids composed of and their function?
    Lipids are made mostly of carbon and hydrogen and store energy, form membranes, and act as signaling molecules.
  • What are proteins made of and their role?
    Proteins are made of amino acids and perform structural, enzymatic, and regulatory functions.
  • What are nucleic acids and their function?
    Nucleic acids like DNA and RNA store and transmit genetic information.