Chapter 1 - Scientific Method & Characteristics of Living Things

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process used for scientific investigation, involving observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What does it mean for living things to adapt to their environment?

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It refers to the changes that organisms undergo to better survive and reproduce in their specific habitats.

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What is a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested subjects do.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What does it mean for living things to grow?

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It refers to the increase in size and mass of an organism over time.

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What are cells?

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The basic structural and functional units of all living organisms.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain stable internal conditions despite changes in the external environment.

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What is energy in the context of living things?

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The capacity to do work, which living organisms obtain from food and use for growth, reproduction, and maintenance.

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How do living things respond to their environment?

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They react to stimuli in their surroundings, which can include changes in temperature, light, and other factors.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is measured to see how it is affected.