BIOL 1201 : Test 1 Notes
Document Summary
Science the use of evidence to construct testable explanation and predictions of natural phenomena as well as the knowledge generated throughout this process. Science originates in questions about the natural world. Science uses observations and evidence to construct explanations about phenomena and testable hypotheses. The more observations and other kinds of evidence that support an hypothesis, the stronger is that hypothesis. Employ a variety of techniques to investigate the natural world. Make their explanations public through presentations and publications. Cell/body temperatures from -2 degrees to 132 degrees. Range of pressures: 1 atm to 1100 atm. Conditions at the average depth of the ocean. Organisms confront a variety of problems due to their environment. Live (and have body temperatures) at -2 degrees c (below the freezing temperatures of body fluids (use antifreezes) Hold their breath for as long as 90 minutes. Dive down to 1500 m for as long as 90 minutes.
