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adaptation
any heritable characteristic of an organism that improves its ability to survive and reproduce in its environment |
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biologist
a scientist who studies organisms to understand them better or to solve a problem related to their physiology or ecology |
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biology
the study of life |
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data
a collection of measurements and/or observations from which conclusions may be drawn |
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hypothesis
a statement that describes the anticipated effect of a variable in an experiment, frequently phrased as an if-then statement; a tentative explanation for a phenomenon or observation |
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inference
a conclusion based on reasoning using evidence or observations |
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investigation
a carefully designed and implemented study to determine facts or better understand a phenomenon |
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mutualism
a symbiotic relationship in which both organisms benefit |
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observation
the act of obtaining information through the senses |
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Define:
scientific process |
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scientific process
refers to inquiry techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge |
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What are the 5 traits of living things?
Real Cool Mighty Hereford High |
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Reproduce
Cells
Metabolism
Homeostasis
Heredity |
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| creation of offspring to maintain the species |
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| passage of traits through genes |
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| process by which an organism maintains a relatively stable internal environment |
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| the fundamental structure of organisms |
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| all of the chemical activity occurring in cells |
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