Biology (Day 1) Flashcards
The Scientific Method and Elements and Atoms
1
Q
The total biochemical reactions occurring in an organism
A
Metabolism
2
Q
Maintenance of a stable internal environment
A
Homeostasis
3
Q
An experiment in which neither the participants nor the researcher knows which treatment participants are receiving until the experiment is over
A
Double-blind study
4
Q
Something that seems to be a legit medical treatment… but isn’t (what is the effect called)
A
Placebo effect
5
Q
What defines an element?
A
number of protons
6
Q
atomic # = ?
A
number of protons
7
Q
What does it mean for an atom to be neutral?
A
number of protons = number of electrons; they cancel each other
8
Q
Why do electrons stay intact in an atom?
A
Unlike charges attract
