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bio vocab chapter 1
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Biology
9th Grade
01/25/2013

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Term
skepticism
Definition
one of two or more possible forms of a character.
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Observation
Definition
the process of obtaining information by using the senses.
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hypothesis
Definition
a testable idea or explanation that leads to scientific investigation.
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experiment
Definition
a procedure that is carried out under controlled conditions to discover.
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control group
Definition
in an experiment, a group that serves as a standard of comparison with another group to which the control group is identical except for one factor.
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theory
Definition
a system of ideas that explains many related observations and is supported by a large body of evidence acquired through scientific investigation.
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SI
Definition
the International System of Units, which is the measurement system that is accepted worldwide.
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Biology
Definition
the scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
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cell
Definition
small organism.
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homeostasis
Definition
the maintenance of a constant internal state in a changing environment.
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Metabolism
Definition
the sum of all chemical processes that occur in an organism.
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Reproduction
Definition
the process of producing a baby.
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heredity
Definition
traits from parents.
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evolution
Definition
the process of change by which new species develop from preexisting species over time.
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independent variable
Definition
A variable that stands by itself.
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dependent variable
Definition
A variable that can't stand alone.
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controlled experiment
Definition
That its going as planned.
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