Ch. 1 Key Terms Flashcards
Biology
the study of life
Hypothesis
a testable, possible explanation for an observation
Theory
a highly tested and confirmed hypothesis
Natural Science
field of science related to the physical world and its phenomena
Life Science
field of science that studies living things
Inductive Reasoning
type of reasoning that involves making a generalization based on observation
Deductive Reasoning
type of reasoning that applies an existing generalization to make a prediction
Physical Science
field of science that studies nonliving things
Descriptive Science
form of science that aims to observe, explore, and investigate
Falsifiable (hypothesis)
able to be disproven by experimental results
Variable
part of an experiment that changes
Control Group
part of the experiment that does not change
Basic Science
science that involves the acquisition of knowledge and understanding for its own sake
Applied Science
science that aims to solve real-world problems
Serendipity
fortunate accident or lucky surprise
Peer-Reviewed Manuscript
scientific paper reviewed by colleagues who are experts in the field of study
Sections of a Scientific Paper
abstract, introduction, materials/methods, results, discussion
Review Article
paper that summarizes and comments on
findings that were published as primary literature
Characteristics of All Life
order, sensitivity, reproduction, adaption, growth/development, homeostasis, energy processing, evolution
Atom
smallest and most fundamental unit of matter
Molecule
chemical structure consisting of at least two
atoms held together by one or more chemical bonds
Macromolecule
large molecule, typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules
Organelles
small structures within cells that carry out specific functions
Cell
smallest and most fundamental unit of structure in living things