Ch. 1 Key Terms Flashcards

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Biology

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the study of life

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Hypothesis

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a testable, possible explanation for an observation

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Theory

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a highly tested and confirmed hypothesis

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Natural Science

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field of science related to the physical world and its phenomena

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Life Science

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field of science that studies living things

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Inductive Reasoning

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type of reasoning that involves making a generalization based on observation

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Deductive Reasoning

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type of reasoning that applies an existing generalization to make a prediction

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Physical Science

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field of science that studies nonliving things

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Descriptive Science

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form of science that aims to observe, explore, and investigate

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Falsifiable (hypothesis)

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able to be disproven by experimental results

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Variable

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part of an experiment that changes

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Control Group

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part of the experiment that does not change

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Basic Science

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science that involves the acquisition of knowledge and understanding for its own sake

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Applied Science

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science that aims to solve real-world problems

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Serendipity

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fortunate accident or lucky surprise

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Peer-Reviewed Manuscript

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scientific paper reviewed by colleagues who are experts in the field of study

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Sections of a Scientific Paper

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abstract, introduction, materials/methods, results, discussion

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Review Article

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paper that summarizes and comments on
findings that were published as primary literature

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Characteristics of All Life

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order, sensitivity, reproduction, adaption, growth/development, homeostasis, energy processing, evolution

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Atom

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smallest and most fundamental unit of matter

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Molecule

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chemical structure consisting of at least two
atoms held together by one or more chemical bonds

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Macromolecule

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large molecule, typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules

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Organelles

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small structures within cells that carry out specific functions

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Cell

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smallest and most fundamental unit of structure in living things

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Prokaryote
single-celled organism that lacks a membrane-nucleus and organelles
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Eukaryote
organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane-bound organelles
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Tissues
group of similar cells carrying out related functions
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Organ
collection of related tissues grouped together performing a common function
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Organ System
level of organization that consists of functionally related interacting organs
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Organism
an individual living entity
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Population
all the individuals of a species living in the same area
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Community
a group of populations in a particular area
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Ecosystem
all the living things in a particular area together with the abiotic, nonliving parts of that environment
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Biosphere
the collection of all ecosystems on Earth
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Molecular Biology
the study of biological processes at the molecular level
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Biochemistry
the study of the chemistry of biological organisms
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Microbiology
study of the structure and function of microorganisms
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Neurobiology
the study of the nervous system
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Paleontology
the study of life's history using fossils
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Zoology
the study of animals
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Botany
the study of plants