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| opening section of a scientific paper that summarizes the research and conclusions |
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| form of science that aims to solve real-world problems |
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| smallest and most fundamental unit of matter |
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| science that seeks to expand knowledge and understanding regardless of the short-term application of that knowledge |
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| study of the chemistry of biological organisms |
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| the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments |
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| collection of all the ecosystems on Earth |
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| smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living things |
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| set of populations inhabiting a particular area |
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| section of a scientific paper that summarizes the importance of the experimental findings |
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| part of an experiment that does not change during the experiment |
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| form of logical thinking that uses a general inclusive statement to forecast specific results |
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| (also, discovery science) form of science that aims to observe, explore, and investigate |
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| section of a scientific paper in which the author interprets experimental results, describes how variables may be related, and attempts to explain the phenomenon in question |
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| all the living things in a particular area together with the abiotic, nonliving parts of that environment |
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| organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane-bound organelles |
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| process of gradual change during which new species arise from older species and some species become extinct |
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| able to be disproven by experimental results |
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| ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions |
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| form of science that begins with a specific question and potential testable answers |
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| suggested explanation for an observation, which can be tested |
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| form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion |
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| opening section of a scientific paper, which provides background information about what was known in the field prior to the research reported in the paper |
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| field of science, such as biology, that studies living things |
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| large molecule, typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules |
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| section of a scientific paper that includes a complete description of the substances, methods, and techniques used by the researchers to gather data |
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| study of the structure and function of microorganisms |
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| study of biological processes and their regulation at the molecular level, including interactions among molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins |
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| chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by one or more chemical bonds |
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| field of science that is related to the physical world and its phenomena and processes |
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| study of the biology of the nervous system |
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| level of organization that consists of functionally related interacting organs |
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| small structures that exist within cells and carry out cellular functions |
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| collection of related tissues grouped together performing a common function |
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| study of lifes history by means of fossils |
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| scientific paper that is reviewed by a scientists colleagues who are experts in the field of study |
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| diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in genetic or physical traits or both; in essence, a hypothesis concerning evolutionary connections |
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| field of science, such as geology, astronomy, physics, and chemistry, that studies nonliving matter |
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| using other peoples work or ideas without proper citation, creating the false impression that those are the authors orginal ideas |
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| all of the individuals of a species living within a specific area |
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| single-celled organism that lacks organelles and does not have nuclei surrounded by a nuclear membrane |
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| section of a scientific paper in which the author narrates the experimental findings and presents relevant figures, pictures, diagrams, graphs, and tables, without any further interpretation |
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| paper that summarizes and comments on findings that were published as primary literature |
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| knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general laws, especially when acquired and tested by the scientific method |
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| method of research with defined steps that include observation, formulation of a hypothesis, testing, and confirming or falsifying the hypothesis |
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| fortunate accident or a lucky surprise |
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| tested and confirmed explanation for observations or phenomena |
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| group of similar cells carrying out related functions |
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| part of an experiment that the experimenter can vary or change |
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