Biology Final Part 1 Flashcards
Biology
study of life
Cell
basic unit of life
Organelle
structures within a cell that perform a specific function
Homeostasis
maintaining a stable internal balance
Hypothesis
educated guess
Metabolism
sum of chemical reactions in an organism
Theory
been tested but not wildly excepted as being true
Law
a statement generally accepted as true
Fact
is measurable
Prediction
based off prior knowledge
7 Characteristics of Living Things
cellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, heredity (DNA), response to stimuli, growth and development, and adaptation through evolution
Experiment
scientific test used to prove a hypothesis
Steps to the Scientific Method
- Observation
- Hypothesis
- Test Hypothesis
- Collect Data
- Conclusion (retest)
Atom
smallest indivisible particle, building blocks of matter
Molecule
two or more atoms bonded