Module 1 Flashcards

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Atoms

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The atom is the smallest and most fundamental unit of matter. It consists of a nucleus surrounded by electrons. Atoms form molecules.

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Molecules

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A molecule is a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by a chemical bond.

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Macromolecules

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A molecule is a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by a chemical bond.

DNA is an example of a macromolecule

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Organelles

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Some cells contain aggregates of macromolecules surrounded by membranes; these are called organelles.

.Organelles are small structures that exist within cells and perform specialized functions.

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cells

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the cell itself is the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living organisms.

Cells are classified as prokaryotic or eukaryotic.

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Prokaryotes

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Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack organelles surrounded by a membrane and do not have nuclei surrounded by nuclear membranes

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eukaryotes

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eukaryotes do have membrane-bound organelles and nuclei.

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tissues

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tissues, which are groups of similar cells carrying out the same function.

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Organs

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Organs are collections of tissues grouped together based on a common function.
Organs are present not only in animals but also in plants.

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Inductive Reasoning

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Biased and subjective

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Deductive Reasoning

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Objective and Unbiased

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Independent Variable

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It is the variable that can be freely changed, controlled, or manipulated by the researcher.
Is usually only one
always on the X Axis of a graph

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Dependent Variable

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It is the variable that can be freely changed, controlled, or manipulated by the researcher.
There can can be many
Always on the Y Axis of the graph

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