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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| experimental group | a group of subjects that are expose to the variable of a control experiment. |
| data | information collected from experiments |
| dependent variable | the event studied and expected to change when the independent variable is changed. |
| enzyme | a protein that brings about a chemical reaction in an organism |
| experiment | a test, trial, or tentative procedure |
| adaptation | an adjustment to environmental conditions |
| asexual | reproduction that involves one parent and no egg or sperm |
| biology | the circle of life |
| carbohydrate | a sugar or starch that living thigs use for energy |
| cell | the basic structural unit of all organisms. |
| constant | firm in mind or purpose; resolute. |
| central group | |
| auto trophy | a self nourishing organism that makes its own food |
| heterotroph | an organism that connot make thier own food |
| homeostasis | the ability of organisms to maintain their internal conditions |
| hypothesis | an educated guess:also the third step of the scientific method |
| independent variable | a variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable. |
| lipids | a macromolecule that is not soluble in water |
| protein | a chemical used by cells to grow and work |
| qualitative research | |
| quantitative research | |
| response | any behavior of a living organism that results from an external or internal stimulus. |
| scientific method | method of research in which a problem is identified, relevant data are gathered |
| species | the major subdivision of a genus or subgenus, regarded as the basic category of biological classification, composed of related individuals that resemble one another, are able to breed among themselves |
| stimulus | something that incites to action or exertion or quickens action, feeling |