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any living thing besides a plant or bacteria
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| a hypothesis that has been supported over a long period of time through every experiment. All evidence points to hypothesis being supported and true. |
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| the way we think the world works. Still succeptible to questions |
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massive evidence. no evidence that falsifies.
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| Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance |
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helps explain evolution. (inheritance: how traits are passed on)
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| Two basic theories that guide zoology research |
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| Darwin's Theory of Evolution and The Chromosomal Theory of Inheritance |
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| Go through Chapter 1 and make cards |
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| 4 basic organic molecules |
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| lipids, proteins, nucleic acids (DNA RNA), Carbohydrates |
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| Autotrophs vs. Heterotrophs |
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| provide own nutrients (ex. photosynthesis), derrives nutrients from other sources |
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| the way in which most food is created on Earth |
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| cellular respiration: glucose and nutrients bonds are broken down into energy, aerobic respiration-proveded alot more ATP than anaerobic |
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| a group of processes tha includes digestion, recovery of energy (respiration), and synthesis of molecules and structures by organisms the sum of the constructive (anabolic) and destructive (catabolic) processes |
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| explosion of lifeforms, cambrian proliferation, beginning of cambrian-MANY new species, possible explaination of |
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