Biological Science

Chapter 1: Activities

Activity 1.2 Experimental Design

CDA1_2.jpg What are the fundamental rules of carrying out a scientific experiment? In this activity, you’ll examine Pasteur’s classic experiment on spontaneous generation, reviewing his use of experimental and control groups. You will then set up and run your own experiment to determine what triggers an unusual behavior in the Zonosemata fly.

Pre-quiz
Testing the Theory of Spontaneous Generation
The Zonosemata Fly Experiment
Post-quiz

Chapter 1, Section 1.4, Biological Science





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