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SCI.. investigation
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Define theory. | Evidence from many scientific studies may support several related hypotheses in a way that inspires researchers to pro a scientific theory that ties those hypotheses together. |
| Define bias. | a particular preference or point of view that is personal rather than scientific. |
| define biology. | is the study of life. |
| define biosphere. | all forms of life on earth are connected into a biosphere means living planet. |
| define compound. | a substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions |
| ionic bond. | a chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another |
| covalent bond. | bond a type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared |
| molecule. | the smallest unit of most compounds that display all the properties of that compound. |
| cohesion | the attraction between molecules of the same substance |
| adhesion | the force of attraction between different kinds of molecules |
| solution | a type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed. |
| suspension | a mixture of water and non dissolved material |
| buffer | a compound that prevents sharp sudden changes in pH |
| acid | a compound that releases hydrogen ions in solution a solution with a pH of less than 7. |
| enzymes | proteins that act as biological catalysts |
| catalyst | a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical |
| biotic factor | any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact including animals, plants, mushrooms, and bacteria. |
| a biotic factor | is any nonliving part of the environment such as sunlight, heat, precipitation, humidity, wind or water currents, soil type, and so on. |
| carnivores | kill and eat other animals. |
| food chain | series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating and being eaten. |
| phytoplankton | some aquatic food chains primary producers are a mixture of floating algae |
| scavengers | are animals that consume carcasses of other animals that have been killed. |
| decompose rs | such as bacteria and fungi feed by chemically breaking down organic matter. |
| herbivores. | eats plants, leaves, roots, seeds, and fruits. |
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