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Biology
Term | Definition |
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Adaptation | Inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their enviroment |
Biodiversity | Variety of life within an area |
Biology | Study of all forms of life |
Cell | Basic unit of life |
Constant | Condition that is controlled so that it does not change during an experiment |
Data | Observations and measurements recorded during an experiment |
Dependent Variable | Experimental data collected through observation and measurement. |
Experiment | Process that tests a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions |
Homeostasis | Regulation and maintenance of constant internal conditions in an organism |
Hypothesis | Proposed explanation or answer to a scientific question |
Independent Variable | Condition or factor that is manipulated by a scientist during an experiment |
Metabolism | All chemical processes that synthesize or break down materials within an organism |
Theory | Proposed explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results |
Ionic Bond | Chemical bond formed through the electric force between oppositely charged ions |
Covalent Bond | Chemical bond formed when two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons |