Biology Basics

 

Biology Basics In biology, there is a hierarchic organizational system for nomenclature. In this system, kingdom is the largest and most inclusive category while species is the most restrictive category. The order is as follows:    •  Kingdom    •  Phylum    •  Class    •  Order    •  Family    •  Genus    •  Species Science is a process. For an experiment to be performed, the following steps (commonly called the Scientific Method) must be taken:    •  The first step is observation. New observations are made and/or previous data are studied.    •  The second step is hypothesis, which is a statement or explanation of certain events or happenings.    •  The third step is the experiment, which is a repeatable procedure of gathering data to support or refute the hypothesis.    •  The fourth step in the scientific process is the conclusion, where the data and its significance are fully explained.

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