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Biology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |