a collection of specialized cells and the substances they secrete that function in a coordinated fashion
Organ
A structure consisting of tissues organized to interact to carry out specific functions
Organ system
organs connected physically or chemically that function together
Metabolism
chemical reactions within cells that maintain life
homostatis
the ability to keep conditions constant, regulating internal enviroment
asexual reproduction
any reproduction which does not require the fusion of gametes
gametes
a sex cell, the sperm and ovum
sexual reproduction
genetuc material (gametes) from two individuals join to form a third indiviual which had a new combination of inherited traits. (genes passed to offspring)
Adaption
is a response that develops over time; inherited characteristics or behavior that enables them to reproduce in an enviroment
Experiement
to investigate how or why thing as they are in nature
Scientific Method
general way of thinking and organizating an investigation
Hypothesis
prediction; possible explanation; guess ( are not valid unless you test it)
Theory
Organized body of knowledge that applies to a variety of situation, has to be tested over and over, are not likely to be rejected
Independent Variable
factor being tested or manipulated
Dependent Variable
Result or change that occurs due to the independent, responding
Control
factors held constant for all test subjects
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Card Set
Biology: Chapter 1
Description
Columbus State University Hendricks Chapter 1 exam 1