Biology Semester Review

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What responds to change in an experiment?

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A dependent variable responds to change.

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What does a plant cell have that an animal cell doesn't?

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A plant cell has a Cell Wall and Chloroplast.

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What is the scientific study of the human population called?

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Demography is the scientific study of the human population.

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What is a highly reliable scientific explanation of events in the natural world?

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A theory is a highly reliable scientific explanation that unifies many repeated observations.

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What is a well-tested explanation for a range of phenomena?

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A theory is a well-tested explanation for a range of phenomena.

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What is the function of a cell wall?

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The cell wall provides structure and protection to plant cells.

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What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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A control group serves as a baseline to compare the effects of the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of a scientific law?

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A scientific law describes a consistent and universal relationship observed in nature.