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Bio 1A Vocabulary
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hypothesis | A testable explanation for a question or problem |
| Experiment | Procedure that tests a hypothesis. |
| Experimental Group | In an experiment, the group that is tested. |
| Control Group | In an experiment, the group used for comparison. |
| Independent Variable | A single factor changed by the scientist in an experiment. |
| Dependent Variable | Changes measured/recorded in an experiment. |
| Constants | Factors that do not change in an experiment. |
| Biology | The study of life. |
| Organism | Anything that shows all characteristics of life. |
| Metabolism | The process of breaking down food into energy (ATP) |
| Reproduction | The process of making your own kind. |
| Responsiveness | Reacting to something in your environment. |