Biology Cards

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Abstract

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opening section of a scientific paper that summarizes the research and conclusions

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Applied science

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Form of science that aims to solve real-world problems

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Basic science

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Seeks to expand knowledge and understanding regardless of the short term application

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Biochemistry

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Study of the chemistry of biological organisms

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Biosphere

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Collection of all ecosystems on earth

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Community

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Set of populations inhabiting a certain area

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Conclusion

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Summarized importance of experimental findings

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Deductive reasoning

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Form of logical thinking that uses a general inclusive statement to forecast specific results

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Descriptive/Discovery Science

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Aims to observe, explore, and investigate

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Discussion section

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Section of a scientific paper in which the author interprets experimental results, describes howvariables maybe related, and attempts to explain the phenomenon in question.

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Eukaryote

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Organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane-bound organelles

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Homeostasis

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Ability to maintain constant internal conditions

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Hypothesis

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Suggested explanation of an observation, and can be tested.

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Hypothesis-based science

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Begins with specific questions and potential testable answers

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Inductive reasoning

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Form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion

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Introduction of scientific paper

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Provides background information about what was previously known in the field prior to the research reported in the paper.

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Macromolecule

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Large molecule typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules.