Ch. 1 - Pt. 1 - Basics Flashcards
Science is based on __________ evidence.
Empirical
What provides a general explanation for scientific observations that is consistent with all known fact
Theory
Which type of vascular tissue allows water to move up a plant by capillary action?
Xylem
The term for the loss of water due to evaporation is called…
Transpiration
Like molecules sticking together is called…
Cohesion
In a scientific experiment, the factor being tested is the…
Independent variable
The smallest unit of a compound is a…
Molecule
If something ends in “logy” then it means…
The study of
A cell placed in a hypertonic solution will…
Shrink
Viruses aren’t considered to be living because they can’t ________ without a host cell
Reproduce
Solution with fewer solute and more water molecules is a _________ solution.
Hypotonic solution
A solution with fewer water molecules and more solute is a _________ solution.
Hypertonic
A cell placed on a hypotonic solution will…
Swell
