Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
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Scientific method?
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Observe, hypothesize, experiment, analyze, conclude
2
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Homeostasis
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The process of maintaining a stable internal environment
3
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Levels of organization
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Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
4
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Hypothesis vs. theory
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Hypothesis: testable explanation
Theory: well-supported, widely accepted explanation
5
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Cell
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The basic unit of life
6
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Energy use
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Living things need energy to survive
7
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Growth and development
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Organisms grow and change overtime
8
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Reproduction
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Making new organisms, asexual or sexual reproduction
9
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Response to stimuli
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Reacting to the environment like plants growing towards light
10
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Evolution
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Populations of organisms change over generations
