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Broward College BSC1005 Final
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
12/05/2010

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Term
Hypthesis
Definition
A testable, tentative explanation based on prior knowledge.
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Scientific Method
Definition

1. Observation

2. Hypothesis

3. Experimentation and Data Collection

4. Analysis and Peer Review

5. If correct, Publish. If not, repeat.

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Atom
Definition
A particle composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons, that cannot be further broken down by chemical means.
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Electron
Definition
A negatively charged subatomic particle with negligible mass that orbits the atom's nucleus.
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Chemical Bond
Definition
Attractive force that holds atoms together.
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Molecule
Definition
Two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.
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Carbohydrate
Definition
Compound containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in ratio 1:2:1
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Protein
Definition
A polypeptide folded into its functional three-dimensional shape.
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Nucleic Acid
Definition
A long polymer of nucleotides; DNA or RNA
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Lipid
Definition
Hydrophobic organic molecule consisting mostly of carbon and hydrogen.
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