Cell Theory and Scientific Method Concepts

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What part of the microscope controls the amount of light?

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The diaphragm controls the amount of light that reaches the specimen.

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What is the final step in the Scientific Method?

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The final step in the Scientific Method is to communicate results.

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What are the 3 parts of the Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are composed of cells. 2. The cell is the basic unit of life. 3. All cells are produced from other cells.

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What is the part of the microscope that holds the specimen in place?

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The stage clips hold the specimen in place on the microscope stage.

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What is the part of the experiment that is the manipulated variable?

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The manipulated variable is called the Independent Variable.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the outcome of an experiment.

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What is the purpose of the control group in an experiment?

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The control group serves as a standard for comparison and is not exposed to the independent variable.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.