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21 Cards in this Set
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Absorption |
When something is taken in by a chemical or physical action.
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Accuracy |
The state of being correct or precise. |
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Acquired (learned) characteristic |
A trait that is not affected by genetics. |
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Adaption |
A change in a population's traits or behaviors. |
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Asexual reproduction |
Reproducing with genetic material from only one individual. |
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ATP |
The molecule that stores and releases energy in cells. |
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Boundary |
A line that marks the edge of an area. |
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Carrying capacity |
The maximum number of organisms an environment can support. |
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(Cellular) Respiration |
Process in which organisms obtain energy from organic molecules. |
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Closed system |
A system in which matter may circulate, but may not enter or leave. |
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Complementary |
Making complete; filling a gap. |
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Constraint |
Limitation. |
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Controlled experiment |
A laboratory investigation in which the values of all variables are kept the same except for the one that is changed from trial to trial (manipulated or independent variable) and one that is measured (responding or dependent variable) |
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Controlled variable |
Something in a investigation that is kept the same. |
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Criteria |
Requirements or rules for evaluating something. |
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Divergent |
Developing in different directions. |
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Dynamic equilibrium |
A state of balance between process that are in motion. |
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Energy chain |
Flow of energy through a network of living things. |
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Equilibrium |
The state of being balanced or stable. |
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Estuary |
An inlet of the ocean. |
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Evolution |
Change in heritable (genetic) traits of a population over time. |
