Bio exam Flashcards
Independent variable
a variable that is not affected by any other variables
Scientific method
a series of steps we use to investigate something
Dependent variable
a variable that depends on another variable
Control variable
something that plays a role in the experiment
Control group
the part of an experiment that does not get the independent variable
Metric System
a system used for measuring distance, volume, length, and temperature
Metric prefixes
unit prefix that precedes a basic unit of measure to indicate a multiple or submultiple of the unit
Kilo
1,000
Hecto
100
Deca
10
Deci
0.1
Centi
0.01
Milli
0.001
Gram
mass
Liter
volume
meter
distance
Second
time
Biology
the study of living organisms
Homeostasis
the tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Metabolism
the chemical reactions in the body’s cells that change food into energy
Proton
a subatomic particle with a positive electrical charge
Neutron
a subatomic particle with a neutral charge that helps make up an atom
Electron
subatomic particle with a negative charge
Atom/Element
basic building block of chemistry. a substance that cannot be broken down anymore.
Molecule
a group of atoms
cell
the smallest, basic unit of life that is responsible for all of life’s processes.
tissue
group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
organ
a collection of tissues that structurally form a functional unit
organ system
a group of organs
Organism/Individual
an individual animal, plant, or single-celled life form
population
the whole number of people or inhabitants in an area
community
a group of people with a common characteristic or interest living together within a larger society
Ecosystem
a community or group of living organisms that live in and interact with each other in a specific