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Abstract

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opening section of a scientific paper that summarizes the research and conclusions

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applied science

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form of science that aims to solve real-world problems

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atom

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smallest and most fundamental unit of matter

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Basic Science

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science that seeks to expand knowledge and understanding regardless of the shortterm application of that knowledge

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Biochemistry

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study of the chemistry of biological organisms

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Biology

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the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments

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Biosphere

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collection of all the ecosystems on Earth

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Botany

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study of plants

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Cell

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smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living things

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community

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set of populations inhabiting a particular area

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Conclusion

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section of a scientific paper that summarizes the importance of the experimental
findings

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Control

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part of an experiment that does not change during the experiment

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Deductive reasoning

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form of logical thinking that uses a general inclusive statement to forecast
specific results

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Descriptive science

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(also, discovery science) form of science that aims to observe, explore, and
investigate

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Discussion

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section of a scientific paper in which the author interprets experimental results,
describes how variables may be related, and attempts to explain the phenomenon in question

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Ecosystem

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all the living things in a particular area together with the abiotic, nonliving parts of that
environment

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Eukaryote

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organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane-bound organelles

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Evolution

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process of gradual change during which new species arise from older species and some
species become extinct

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Falsifiable

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able to be disproven by experimental results

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Homeostasis

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ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions

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Hypothesis-Based Science

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form of science that begins with a specific question and potential
testable answers

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Hypothesis

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suggested explanation for an observation, which can be tested

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Inductive Reasoning

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form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general
conclusion

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Introduction

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opening section of a scientific paper, which provides background information about
what was known in the field prior to the research reported in the paper

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Life science
field of science, such as biology, that studies living things
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Macromolecule
large molecule, typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules
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Materials and Methods
section of a scientific paper that includes a complete description of the substances, methods, and techniques used by the researchers to gather data
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Microbiology
study of the structure and function of microorganisms
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Molecular Biology
study of biological processes and their regulation at the molecular level, including interactions among molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins
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Molecule
chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by one or more chemical bonds
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Natural Science
field of science that is related to the physical world and its phenomena and processes
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Nuerobiology
study of the biology of the nervous system
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Organ System
level of organization that consists of functionally related interacting organs
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organelle
small structures that exist within cells and carry out cellular functions
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Organism
individual living entity
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Organ
collection of related tissues grouped together performing a common function
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Paleontology
study of life’s history by means of fossils
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Peer-reviewed manuscript
scientific paper that is reviewed by a scientist’s colleagues who are experts in the field of study
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Phylogenetic tree
diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among various biological species based on similarities and differences in genetic or physical traits or both; in essence, a hypothesis concerning evolutionary connections
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Physical Science
field of science, such as geology, astronomy, physics, and chemistry, that studies nonliving matter
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Plagiarism
using other people’s work or ideas without proper citation, creating the false impression that those are the author’s original ideas
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Prokaryote
single-celled organism that lacks organelles and does not have nuclei surrounded by a nuclear membrane
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Population
all of the individuals of a species living within a specific area
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Results
section of a scientific paper in which the author narrates the experimental findings and presents relevant figures, pictures, diagrams, graphs, and tables, without any further interpretation
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Review Article
paper that summarizes and comments on findings that were published as primary literature
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Science
knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general laws, especially when acquired and tested by the scientific method
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Scientific Method
method of research with defined steps that include observation, formulation of a hypothesis, testing, and confirming or falsifying the hypothesis
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Serendipity
fortunate accident or a lucky surprise
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Theory
tested and confirmed explanation for observations or phenomena
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Tissue
group of similar cells carrying out related functions
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Variable
part of an experiment that the experimenter can vary or change
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Zoology
study of animals

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