Unit 1 Vocab: Biology

Question 1

Sexual Reproduction

Answer 1

type of reproduction in which cells from two parents unite to form a new cell of a new organism

Question 2

Evolve

Answer 2

change over time

Question 3

Observation

Answer 3

the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way

Question 4

Theory

Answer 4

well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations and hypotheses, enabling scientists to make accurate predictions about new situations

Question 5

Inference

Answer 5

a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge and experience

Question 6

Independent variable

Answer 6

factor in a controlled experiment that is deliberately changed; also called manipulated variable

Question 7

Bias

Answer 7

particular preference or point of view that is personal rather than scientific

Question 8

Control group

Answer 8

group in an experiment that is exposed to the same conditions as the experiment group except for one independent variable

Question 9

Controlled experiment

Answer 9

experiment in which only one variable is changed

Question 10

Asexual reproduction

Answer 10

process of reproduction involving a single parent that results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent

Question 11

Dependent variable

Answer 11

variable that is observed and that changes in response to the independent variable; also called the responding variable conditions that organisms maintain

Question 12

DNA

Answer 12

genetic code, genetic material that organisms inherit from their parents

Question 13

Metabolism

Answer 13

the combination of chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials it needs to carry out life processes

Question 14

Stimulus

Answer 14

signal to which an organism responds

Question 15

Biology

Answer 15

scientific study of life

Question 16

Data

Answer 16

evidence; information gathered from observation