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The one factor in an experiment that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis. The "If..." part of a hypothesis.
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Independent Variable
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The factor in an experiment that may change in response to the independent variable. It is the factor that is measured.
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Dependent Variable
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The one factor in an experiment that is purposely changed to test a hypothesis. The "If..." part of a hypothesis.
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The factor in an experiment that may change in response to the independent variable. It is the factor that is measured.
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An attempt by other scientists to conduct the same experiment.
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Repeating trials in an experiment to confirm findings and to control for errors.
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A testable answer to a scientific question, phrased as an "If...then..." statement.
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Data that deals with numbers or amounts.
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Data that deals with descriptions that cannot be described in numbers.
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An error in the design of an experiment.
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A well-tested explanation for a range of observations and results. Theories explain WHY we see what we see.
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A statement that describes a pattern in nature, but does not explain why it happens. Laws explain WHAT we see.
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Data gathered through scientific observation.
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In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.
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Factor in an experiment that a scientist purposely keeps the same
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Ability of a test to measure what it is supposed to measure and to predict what it is supposed to predict
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Getting the same measurement each time
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Fake science that makes use of data, but is not testable
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How close a measurement is to the correct result
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A measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another
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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
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An attraction between molecules of different substances
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Mass divided by volume
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Bonds between a more positive hydrogen atom and more negative oxygen atom of another water molecule
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Attraction between molecules of the same substance
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Charge differences on opposite ends of a structure.
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A molecule with an unequal distribution of charge, resulting in the molecule having a positive end and a negative end
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The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celcius
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A substance that is dissolved in a solution.
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A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances
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Water due to its polarity and ability to dissolve many different solutes
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A well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations, the "why"
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A statement that describes what scientists expect to happen every time under a particular set of conditions
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Idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells
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A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
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A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles
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Energy-requiring process that moves material across a cell membrane against a concentration difference
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A measurement of how much solute exists within a certain volume of solvent
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Difference in the concentration of a substance from one location to another
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Movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration
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Solute concentration is greater than that inside the cell; cell loses water
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Solute concentration is less than that inside the cell; cell gains water
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A solution in which the concentration of solutes is essentially equal to that of the cell which resides in the solution
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Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy by the cell
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A molecule that is a constituent of the inner bilayer of biological membranes, having a polar, hydrophilic head and a nonpolar, hydrophobic tail
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A property of cell membranes that allows some substances to pass through, while others cannot
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Building blocks of protein
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the starches and sugars present in foods; broken down to glucose to provide energy
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Energy-rich organic compounds, such as fats, oils, and waxes, that are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
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A very large organic molecule composed of many smaller molecules; carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids
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A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
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Macromolecule containing hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorus; DNA & RNA
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Compounds that contain carbon
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A long molecule consisting of many similar or identical monomers linked together
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An organic compound that is made of one or more chains of amino acids and that is a principal component of all cells
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Any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome
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Series of events in which a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides to form two daughter cells
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Division of the cytoplasm during cell division
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The two new cells that result from mitosis and cytokinesis
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Containing two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent
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Phase of cell growth and normal functions
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Phase where DNA is replicated
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Phase of additional growth happens and the cell prepares for mitosis
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Term used to refer to chromosomes in which one set comes from the male parent and one set comes from the female parent
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Threadlike structures made of DNA molecules that contain the genes
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Part of eukaryotic cell division during which the cell nucleus divides
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Any cells in the body other than reproductive cells
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A disease in which some body cells grow and divide uncontrollably, damaging the parts of the body around them
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A change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information
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Process in which homologous chromosomes exchange portions of their chromatids during meiosis
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Female reproductive cell
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Sex cells (sperm and egg)
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The variety of different types of genes in a species or population
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A cell having only one complete set of chromosomes
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Cell division that produces reproductive cells in sexually reproducing organisms
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The division where homologous pairs separate
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Male gamete
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fluid within the amniotic sac that surrounds and protects the fetus
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the fluid-filled sac that contains and protects a fetus in the womb
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Stage of early development in mammals that consists of a hollow ball of cells that implants in the lining of the uterus
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Lower part of the uterus
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The developing multicellular organsim from about 2 weeks after fertilization through the second month
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A long, coiled duct on the outside of the testis in which sperm mature
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Fusion of an egg and sperm cell
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The developing human organism from 9 weeks after conception to birth
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A series of cell and tissue movements in which the blastula-stage embryo folds inward, producing a three-layered embryo, the gastrula
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Growth process from conception to birth
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Process in which the blastocyst attaches to the wall of the uterus
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The first step in the development of the nervous system
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Glands that produce the egg cells and hormones
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Fallopian tube that carries eggs from an ovary to the uterus
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Specialized organ that enables exchange of respiratory gases, nutrients, and wastes between the mother and her developing young
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Male reproductive organ
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A gland in males that contributes to the seminal fluid
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A gland in males that secretes a fluid component of semen that lubricates and nourishes sperm
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A pouch of skin containing the testicles
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The male gonads which produce sperm and secrete male sex hormones
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One-third of the length of a full-term pregnancy
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A tube containing the blood vessels connecting the fetus and placenta
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Tube leading from the urinary bladder to the outside of the body
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A muscular, elastic passageway that extends from the uterus to the outside of the body
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Long, narrow tube carrying sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct
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The fertilized egg; it enters a 2-week period of rapid cell division and develops into an embryo
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Connects the brain and spinal cord
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Area of the brain responsible for all voluntary activities of the body
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The "little brain" at the rear of the brainstem; functions include processing sensory input and coordinating movement output and balance
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Brain region in which most conscious thinking takes place.
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A region of the cerebral cortex whose functions include processing information about touch
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A region of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information
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A region of the cerebral cortex responsible for hearing and language
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The force that is exerted by the blood against the walls of blood vessels
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The total amount of blood circulating within the body
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The heart and blood vessels transport blood, which carries oxygen, carbon dioxide, nutrients, wastes
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The opposition to flow and the measurement of the amount of friction blood encounters as it passes through the vessel
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The thickness and stickiness of blood
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Drugs that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria
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Factors that help pathogen survive immune defenses
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A protein that, when introduced in the blood, triggers the production of an antibody
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The body's specific defensive reaction to invasion by bacteria, viral agents, or other pathogens
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Proteins secreted by T cells and other cells to inhibit virus replication
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A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease
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A preparation that prevents a person from contracting a specific disease
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A type of communicable disease that spreads quickly from person to person
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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine, Uracil
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The sugar in DNA that is bonded to both a phosphate group and a nitrogenous base
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Makes up the backbone of DNA with deoxyribose sugar
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A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.
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The order of nucleotides in DNA molecules that carries the genetic information in living cells
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A building block of DNA, consisting of a sugar bonded to a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group.
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The sequence of DNA that corresponds to the template strand of DNA
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The process in which DNA makes a duplicate copy of itself
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The new DNA strand contain one strand that is old and one that is new
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Group of three bases on a tRNA molecule that are complementary to an mRNA codon
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A specific sequence of three bases on a strand of DNA or RNA that provides genetic code information for a particular amino acid
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Sequence of DNA that codes for a protein and determines a trait
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Type of RNA that carries instructions from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome
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Type of RNA that carries amino acids to the ribosome
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Synthesis of an RNA molecule from a DNA template
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Process by which mRNA is decoded and a protein is produced
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A change to a chromosome in which a fragment of the chromosome is removed
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A mutation involving the addition or loss of nucleotides
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A mutation involving the addition of one or more nucleotide pairs to a gene
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A change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information
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Gene mutation in which a single base pair in DNA has been changed
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A mutation that changes a single nucleotide but does not change the amino acid created
