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Biology
Vocab Unit 1
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Biology
10th Grade
01/31/2008

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adaptation
Definition
inherited characteristics that increase and organisms chance for survival
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control group
Definition
a group in an experiment that scientists purposely keep the same (Average)
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dependant variable
Definition
factor in an experiment that scientists want to observe which may change because of the munipulated variable, also called responding
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homeostasis
Definition
process by which organisms maintain a relatively stable internal enviroment
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independant variable
Definition
factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely changes
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inference
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logical interpretation based on previous knowledge and experience
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metabolism
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the combination of chemicals which an organism builds up or breaks down materials as it carries out of its life processes
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stimulus
Definition
any condition that causes an organism to react
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variable
Definition
factor in an experiment that can change
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