Fact or information that can be used to establish or verify the truth of a statement.

The factor in an experiment that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

The process of examining data in detail to understand its components or structure.

The systematic review of a scholarly work by experts in the same field to validate its quality and credibility.

A preconceived notion or belief that is taken for granted without proof.

The state of being trustworthy and dependable, often in relation to the consistency of results in scientific tests.

The degree to which a test or experiment measures what it claims to measure, ensuring accuracy.

Basic structural and functional units of living organisms, often referred to as the building blocks of life.

Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions necessary for cellular operations.

The process by which living organisms obtain and use food to support their growth, repair, and energy needs.

The process by which organisms convert food into energy, often involving oxygen and producing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

The movement of substances across cell membranes, often involving the transport of nutrients or waste.

The process by which organisms increase in size and develop, often involving cell division and differentiation.

The process of combining simple substances to form more complex ones, often seen in metabolic pathways.

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism despite changes in the external environment.

The biological process by which new individuals are produced, continuing the lineage of a species.

The process of removing waste products from an organism's body to maintain health and function.

Organisms composed of a single cell, capable of performing all life processes within that one cell.

Organisms that are made up of multiple cells, often with specialized functions and structures.

The study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, which are a primary source of energy for living organisms.

A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water and serve as energy storage and structural components in cells.

Large, complex molecules composed of amino acids that play crucial roles in the body, including catalyzing reactions and providing structure.

Macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information, composed of nucleotides.

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells without being consumed in the process.

The process by which food is broken down into smaller components that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

The process of combining simple substances to form more complex ones, often occurring within living organisms during growth and repair.

The process of using and transforming nutrients from food for energy, growth, and maintenance of bodily functions.

The process by which organisms break down substances into energy and molecular building blocks, often involving the intake of nutrients.

The methodical approach to understanding scientific concepts through observation, experimentation, and analysis.

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experiments and observations.

The tendency to favor one particular perspective or outcome over others, which can affect objectivity in research or decision-making.

A broad explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is consistently supported by a large body of evidence.