Unit 1: Scientific Processes improved Flashcards
Term: Asexual reproduction
Definition: Reproduction without the involvement of gametes; offspring genetically identical to the parent.
Term: Biology
Definition: The scientific study of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.
Term: Control group
Definition: The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment, used as a baseline for comparison.
Term: Control variable
Definition: A factor in an experiment that is kept constant to ensure a fair comparison.
Term: Data
Definition: Information, often in the form of measurements or observations, used as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or calculation.
Term: Dependent Variable
Definition: The variable in an experiment that is being measured or observed; its value depends on the independent variable.
Term: DNA
Definition: Deoxyribonucleic acid; a molecule that carries genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms.
Term: Evolve
Definition: The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in its external environment.
Term: Hypothesis
Definition: A testable and falsifiable prediction or explanation for a phenomenon.
Term: Independent Variable
Definition: The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher.
Term: Inference
Definition: A logical conclusion or interpretation based on observations and prior knowledge.
Term: Law*
Definition: A statement that describes a consistent and universal phenomenon, often expressed in mathematical terms.
Term: Metabolism
Definition: The sum of all chemical processes occurring within a living organism to maintain life.
Term: Observation
Definition: The act of gathering information through the senses or using instruments.
Term: Qualitative Data
Definition: Descriptive data that is not measured in numerical terms.
