Biology

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Biology Chapter Video

Biology Chapter Video

biology

the scientific study of life

biology Simple Definition

control

the standard used for comparison of test results in an experiment

control Simple Definition

data

information gathered through observation

data Simple Definition

dependent variable

the factor measured at the end of an experiment

dependent variable Simple Definition

evolution

the change in a species over time

evolution Simple Definition

experiment

testing a hypothesis by collecting data in controlled conditions

experiment Simple Definition

homeostasis

the maintenance of the stable internal conditions in an organism

homeostasis Simple Definition

hypothesis

a possible explanation or answer to a scientific question

hypothesis Simple Definition

independent variable

the variable which is manipulated by the researcher

independent variable Simple Definition

inference

a logical assumption based on prior experience

inference Simple Definition

metabolism

the sum of all chemical reactions in an organism

metabolism Simple Definition

observation

the process of using your senses to gather information

observation Simple Definition

organism

any living thing

organism Simple Definition

reproduction

the process of making offspring

reproduction Simple Definition

science

an organized process of gathering evidence about the natural world

science Simple Definition

species

a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring

species Simple Definition

stimulus

anything that causes an organism to react

stimulus Simple Definition

theory

explanation of observations supported by evidence

theory Simple Definition

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