The nature of science Flashcards
1
Q
hypothesis
A
guess on why something happens
2
Q
investigation
A
when you have to do a certain routine to figure out something
3
Q
fair test
A
only one varible is changed and rest are the same
4
Q
physical science
A
non-living things
5
Q
biological science
A
study of plants and animals
6
Q
independent variable
A
variable that you change
7
Q
dependent variable
A
see how it responds to the changed variable
8
Q
cell
A
smallest working unit of a living organism
9
Q
cell membrane
A
made of fat, protects cell, lets water in
10
Q
ribosome
A
produces protein
11
Q
nucles
A
carries DNA and chromosomes
12
Q
cytoplasm
A
water and salts, jelly like
13
Q
mitochondira
A
power house of the cell. where food reacts with oxygen to release energy
14
Q
cell wall
A
made of cellouse and gives support and protection
15
Q
vacoule
A
produces food
