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sexual reproduction

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A reproductive process that involves two parents that combine their genetic material to produce a new organism, which differs from both parents

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control group

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In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.

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Hypothesis

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A testable prediction, often implied by a theory

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Homeostasis

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A tendency to maintain a balanced or constant internal state; the regulation of any aspect of body chemistry, such as blood glucose, around a particular level

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DNA

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A complex molecule containing the genetic information that makes up the chromosomes.

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Bias

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A particular preference or point of view that is personal, rather than scientific.

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Theory

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A hypothesis that has been tested with a significant amount of data

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Biology

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The study of life

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Observation

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Information obtained through the senses.

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Stimulus

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a signal to which an organism responds

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asexual reproduction

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Process by which a single parent reproduces by itself

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Metabolism

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All of the chemical reactions that occur within an organism

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controlled experiment

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An experiment in which only one variable is manipulated at a time.

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Data

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Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis

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independent variable

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The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.

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dependent variable

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The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

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evolve

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(v.) to develop gradually; to rise to a higher level

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Inference

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A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning

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