concepts of bio Flashcards
1
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biology
A
study of life
2
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hypothesis
A
possible explanation to a question based on prior knowledge
3
Q
scientific method
A
- observation
- question
- hypothesis
- experiment
- conclusion
4
Q
variables
A
independent- u change in experiment
dependent- changes b/c of the independent variable
control- independent variable omitted for comparison/ held 2 baseline
5
Q
6 things you need in order to be considered living
A
- metabolism
- heredity
- respond to environment (adaption)
- homeostasis
- reproduce
- cell organization
6
Q
6 kingdoms of life
A
- Protista
- Archaea
- Animalia
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Plantae
7
Q
metabolism
A
set of chemical reactions transforming energy to a form useful for an organism
8
Q
reproduction
A
ability to perpetuate the species
9
Q
heredity
A
passing on characteristics
10
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homeostasis
A
ability to maintain stable internal environment