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10th Grade
02/27/2009

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  measurement
Definition

a quantitative property of an object such as length ,mass, volume and height.

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median
Definition
the middle point of an ordered set of values
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medium
Definition
the material through which a wave passes
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meiosis
Definition
cell division that produces sex cells (haploid cells)
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Mendeleev
Definition
scientist given credit for developing the first organized periodic table
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Mendelian genetics
Definition
basic genetics as discovered by Mendel such as the Law of Independent Assortment and the Law of Dominance
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metal
Definition
the elements on the left side of the periodic table that have luster, are good conductors, and are malleable and ductile.
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metallic bond
Definition
bond formed when a large number of metal atoms share valence electrons
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metalloid
Definition
an element with characteristics of both metals and nonmetals
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metamorphic rock
Definition
the rocks formed when existing rocks undergo high temperature, high pressure, or other chemical changes
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metamorphism
Definition
the process of changing one rock into another rock with high pressure and/ or high temperature.  
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metaphase
Definition
the second phase of cell division when the chromosomes line up along the equator. 
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meteoroid
Definition
small pieces of a comets nucleus mixed with other particles
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microfilament
Definition
a protein structure in the cytoplasm that provides structure and support to the cell.
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microfossil
Definition
the fossil of microscopic organisms
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microsphere
Definition
a microscopic droplet enclosed by a membrane
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microtubules
Definition
protein tubes that provide structure and support to the cell
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migration
Definition
the movement from one location to another as seasons or environmental conditions change.
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migratory birds
Definition
birds that spend winter in tropical areas and spring and summer in temperate areas for breeding purposes
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mimicry
Definition
the defense mechanism where an organism resembles another organism that is dangerous
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