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Adv Bio Ch. 1
Chapter 1 Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Evolution | The change in the genetic composition of a population over time. |
| Eukaryotic Cell | A type of cell with a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles. |
| Prokaryotic Cell | A type of cell lacking a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles. |
| Consumer | An organism that feeds on producers, other consumers, or nonliving organic material. |
| Producer | An organism that produces organic compounds from CO2 by harnessing light energy, or by oxidizing inorganic chemicals. |
| Natural Selection | A process in which individuals that have certain inherited traits tend to survive and reproduce at higher rates than other individuals because of those traits. |
| Inquiry | The search for information and explanation, often focusing on specific questions. |
| Deductive Reasoning | A type of logic in which specific results are predicted from a general premise. |
| Inductive Reasoning | A type of logic in which generalizations are based on a large number of specific observations. |
| Independent Variable | A variable whose value is manipulated or changed during an experiment or other test to reveal possible effects on another variable. |
| Dependent Variable | A variable whose value is measured during an experiment or other test to see whether it is influenced by changes in another variable. |
| Variable | A factor that varies in an experiment or other test. |
| Theory | An explanation that is broader in scope than a hypothesis, generates new hypotheses, and is supported by a large body of evidence. |
| Technology | The application of scientific knowledge for a specific purpose, often involving industry or commerce but also including uses in basic research. |