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Honors Bio Ch1

The Science of Biology

TermDefinition
Data Information gathered from experimental observations
Biology Study of Life
Biosphere Part of Earth that sustains life
Metabolism Sum of chemical processes in a cell
Theory Well-tested explanation for a range of natural phenomena
Independent variable Experimental parameter that is deliberately changed
Dependent variable Experimental parameter that changes in response to another
Controlled experiment Investigation in which one variable is tested against a set of constants
Homeostasis Stable internal environment
Qualitative data Information gathered from an experiment that involves descriptive characteristics such as color or texture
Quantitative data Information gathered from an experiment that involves counting or numerical measurements
Asexual reproduction A single organism producing offspring identical to itself
Sexual reproduction Cells from two parents uniting to form a new organism
Observation Noting events or processes in an orderly manner
Bias Subjective point of view for or against something
Science Use of evidence to devise testable explanations for natural phenomena
Stimulus Signal to which an organism responds
Inference Conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Hypothesis Testable scientific explanation for a specific question
Control group Group in which the independent variable is not changed
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