cell, hypothesis, scientific investigation Flashcards
what is lipids?
oily compounds
what is a cell?
basic structural and functional unit of all forms of life
what is a scientific investigation?
a plan for asking questions and testing possible answers
what is a hypothesis?
an idea or proposition that can be tested by observations or experiments, about the natural world
what is a chemical reaction?
a process in which one or more substances
what is a living organism?
composed of cells
what is DNA?
molecule that carries genetic information and development for functioning an organism
What is RNA?
nucleic acid present in all living cells and is similar to DNA
What is organic compounds?
molecules that contain carbon atoms
What is a theory?
scientists explanations and interpretations of the facts
What is evolution?
change in heritable traits of biological populations
What is tissues?
a group of cells that have similar structure and that function together as a unit
What is homeostasis?
physical systems needed for a body to function properly and survive
What is gene theory?
characteristics of living organisms are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to their offspring
What is cell theory?
All living things are made up of one or more cells
