Bio Set 1 Flashcards
(23 cards)
Biology
The study of life
Independent Variable
Variable that is changed
Dependent Variable
Observed variable, can change based on modifications to independent
Sexual Reproduction
The creation of a genetically unique offspring, includes two parent cells
Asexual Reproduction
One parent cell creates an exact copy of itself
Hypothesis
Conclusion that can be tested
Observation
Guess made by previous knowledge
Cells
A small living thing that has an assigned action
Are eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells both living?
Yes
What type of cells have a nucleus?
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic cells do not have a __________, so structurally they are ___________ and are ___________ because of that.
- Nucleus
- Different
- Smaller
Prokaryotic cells do not contain other __________. This is why they are smaller and structurally different than Eukaryotic cells.
Organelles
Prokaryotic cells are a ______ celled living organism.
One
Eukaryotic cells make up ___________ organisms.
Multicellular
What is a scientific theory?
A well thought out explanation of the natural world based on a body of facts
What is a hypothesis?
A hypothesis is a conclusion that can be tested
A hypothesis must be ________________.
Testable
Quantitative Data
Numerical data (length, amount)
Qualitative Data
Descriptive (color, texture, taste)
What is homeostasis?
The maintaining of a stable internal environment
Why does a scientist only test one variable at a time?
Scientists do this so that they can figure out which variable is changing the experiment
Sexual Reproduction involves ______ parent cells
Two
Asexual Reproduction involves ____ parent cell
One
