Words of the Day Voc #1

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To test or verify ( a scientific experiment) by a parallel experiment or other standard of comparison

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Control

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A change that is introduced into an experiment

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Variable

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A change that is purposely introduced into an experiment in order to measure a dependent variable

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Independent variable

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A change that is measured as a result of the independent variable being introduced in an experiment

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Dependent variable

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An educated guess; a proposed, scientifically testable explanation for an observed phenomenon

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Hypothesis

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Information measured during an experiment

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Data

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An explanation of observable phenomena based on available empirical data and guided by a system of logic; provides a system of assumptions, accepted principles, and rules of procedure devised to analyze, predict or otherwise explain the nature of behavior of a specific set of phenomenon; a hypothesis that has been tested and repeated numerous times

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Theory

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Generalizes a body of observations. AT the time it is made, no exception have been found. It explains things but does not describe them; serves as a basis of scientific principles

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Law

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A concept based on scientific laws where generalized agreement is present

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Principle

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A body of evidence based knowledge gained through close observations and experimentation related to the natural world and technology

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Science

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The study of life

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Biology

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Life

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Bio

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Into or within

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Endo

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Cell

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Cyto

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Nonliving or never living at one time

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Abiotic

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Living or was living at one time

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Biotic

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One celled

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unicellular

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Consisting of more than one cell

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Multicellular

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Branch of biology (zoology) studying early development of living things

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Embryology

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Study of inherited traits or characteristics

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Genetics

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The study of relationships between organisms and their interactions with the environment

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Ecology

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The science of classifying or grouping organism based on their structural, biochemical or genetic similarities

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Taxonomy

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Any living thing; plant, animal, protest, fungus, or bacterium

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Organism

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The basic unit of structure and function for all living things; cells have 3 common components: genetic material, cytoplasm and a cell membrane, Eukaryotic cells have other specialized organelles

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Cell

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A single celled organism that lacks a membrane bound nucleus and specialized organelles; bacteria

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Prokaryotic (prokaryote)

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A type of organism composed of one or more cells that contain a membrane bound nucleus, specialized organelles in the cytoplasm and a mitotic nuclear division cycle

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Eukaryotic (eukaryote)

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A subunit within a cell that has a specialized function (e.g. mitochondria, ribosome)

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Organelle

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An anatomical unit composed of cells organized to perform a similar function

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Tissue

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An anatomical unit composed of tissues serving a common function

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Organ

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An anatomical unit composed of a group of organs that work together to perform a specific function or task; a set of interacting or independent components, real or abstract, that form am integrated whole. An open system is able to interact with is environment, a closed system is isolated from its environment

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Organ system

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The regulatory process in which an organism regulates its internal environment in order to remain in equilibrium

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Homeostasis

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A regulatory mechanism that contributes to maintaining a state of equilibrium (eg. thermoregulation, water regulation, and oxygen regulation)

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Homeostatic

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The total surroundings of an organism or group or organisms, both living and non living

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environment

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The set of chemical reactions occurring in an organism that includes that breakdown and storage of energy needed to maintain life

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Metabolism

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The ability to respond to one's environment

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Irritability

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A characteristic that is beneficial to the organism that enabled it to be successful in its environment

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Adaptation