Scientific Method & Cells Review

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What is a well-supported scientific idea that cannot be proven?

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Theory

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Which organelle is responsible for keeping the structure and support of a cell?

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Cell Wall

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What is a scientifically proven fact?

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Law

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What is the movement of materials without the use of ATP?

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Diffusion

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What may or may not change when conducting a well-designed experiment?

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Dependent Variable

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What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

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It is the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction about the relationship between two or more variables.

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What is the difference between a scientific theory and a scientific law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens under certain conditions.

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What is active transport in cellular processes?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, using energy.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell, providing protection and support.