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Biology |
The study of living organisms |
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Controlled experiment |
Test where only one variable is changed at a time |
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Data |
Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis |
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Deductive reasoning |
A logical process where conclusion is based on multiple general assumptions. Also known as top-down logic |
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Dependent variable |
The variable that changes based on the independent variable: the result |
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Eukaryotic |
Has a nucleus with a distinct membrane and organelles |
YOUkeryotic |
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Evolution |
The gradual development of something |
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Gene |
A distinct sequence of nucleotides that form a chromosome |
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Hypothesis |
Supposition or proposed explanation aka the educated guess |
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Independent Variable |
Variable that is changed by the tester to determine whether hypothesis is correct or incorrect |
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Inductive reasoning |
Reasoning from detailed facts |
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Prediction |
A guess for what is to come in the future |
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Prokaryotic |
Does not have a nucleus with distinct membranes and organelles |
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Cell |
Smallest structural function of an organism |
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