PreAP Biology S1 Final Exam 2023

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What is the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is the one that is deliberately changed or manipulated by the scientist.

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What is mutualism?

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Mutualism is a type of symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The dependent variable is the one that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a part of an experiment that serves as a basis of comparison, where the independent variable is not applied.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is parasitism?

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Parasitism is a type of symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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What is an experimental group?

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An experimental group is the group in an experiment that receives the treatment or the independent variable.

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What is the scientific method?

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The scientific method is a systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is a hypothesis?

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

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types.