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Applied Science |
a form of that solves real-world problems |
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Atom |
A basic unit of matter, also the smallest unit, that cannot be broken down by normal chemical reactions |
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Basic science |
Science that seeks to expand knowledge regardless of the short term application of that knowledge |
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Biology |
The study of living organisms and their interactions with one another and their environments |
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Cell |
The smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living things |
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Community |
A set of populations inhabiting a particular area |
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Control |
A part of an experiment that does not change during the experiment |
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Deductive reasoning |
A form of logical thinking that uses a general statement to forecast specific results |
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Descriptive science |
A form of science that aims to observe, explore, and find things out |
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Ecosystem |
All living things in a particular area with abiotic, non living parts of that environment |
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Abiotic |
Of or characterized by the absence of life or living organisms |
Without |
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Eukaryote |
An organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane bound organelles |
Animals, fungi, plants, slime molds, etc. |
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Evolution |
The process of gradual change in a population that can also lead to new species arising from older species |
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Falsifiable |
Able to be disproven by experimental results |
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Homeostasis |
The ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions |
"Steady-state" |
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Hypothesis-based science |
A form of science that begins with a specific explanation that is then tested |
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Hypothesis |
A suggested explanation for an event, which can be tested |
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Inductive reasoning |
A form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion |
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Life science |
A field of science, such as biology, that studies living things |
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Macromolecule |
A large molecule typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules |
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Molecule |
A chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by a chemical bond |
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Natural science |
A field of science that studies the physical world, it's phenomena, and processes |
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Organ system |
The higher level of organization that consists of functionally related organs |
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Organelle |
A membrane bound compartment or sac within a cell |
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Organism |
An individual living entity |
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Organ |
A structure formed of tissues operating together to perform a common function |
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Peer-reviewed artixle |
A scientific report that is reviewed by a scientist's colleagues before publication |
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Phylogenetic tree |
A diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among biological species based on similarities and differences in genetic or physical traits or both |
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Physical science |
A field of science, such as astronomy, physics, and chemistry, that studies nonliving matter |
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Population |
All individuals within a species of living within a specific area |
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Prokaryote |
A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus or any other membrane bound organelle |
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Science |
Knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general laws, especially when acquired and tested by the scientific method |
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Scientific law |
A description, often in form of a mathematical formula, for the behavior of some aspect of nature under certain specific conditions. |
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Scientific method |
A method of research with defined steps that include experiments and careful observation. |
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Scientific theory |
A thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation for observations or phenomena |
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Tissue |
A group of similar cells carrying out the same function |
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Variable |
A part of an experiment that can vary or change |
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Properties of life |
Order, sensitivity or response to stimuli, reproduction, adaptation, growth and development, regulation, homeostasis, energy processing. |
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Levels of organization of living things |
Atoms, molecules, macromolecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, biosphere. |
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Scientific method steps |
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