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Scientific Method
A series of steps: Question, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Conclusion.
Hypothesis
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon or question that can be tested.
Independent Variable
The variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment.
Dependent Variable
The variable that is measured or affected in an experiment.
Control Group
The group that does not receive the experimental treatment and is used for comparison.
Experimental Group
The group that receives the treatment or condition being tested.
Homeostasis
The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.
Photosynthesis
The process by which plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy.
Osmosis
The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.
Diffusion
Movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.
Amino Acids
The building blocks of proteins.
Mitochondria
The organelle where aerobic respiration occurs.
Cell Membrane
The structure that regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
Negative Feedback Loop
A process that counteracts a change in a system to maintain balance.
Positive Feedback Loop
A process that amplifies change in a system, making it more extreme.
Glucose
A simple sugar that is an important energy source in living organisms.
Nucleic Acids
Biomacromolecules such as DNA and RNA that store genetic information.
Cell Theory
The theory that all living things are composed of cells, the basic unit of life.
Prokaryotic Cells
Cells that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Eukaryotic Cells
Cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.
Chloroplasts
Organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.
Chlorophyll
The green pigment in plants that absorbs light for photosynthesis.
ATP
Adenosine triphosphate, the energy currency of the cell.
Anaerobic Respiration
Respiration that occurs without oxygen, producing less ATP.
Aerobic Respiration
Respiration that requires oxygen and produces more ATP.
Kidneys
Organs that play a key role in osmoregulation and maintaining water balance.
Feedback Mechanism
Processes that utilize information to maintain internal stability.
Lactic Acid
A byproduct of anaerobic respiration, often associated with muscle fatigue.
Variables
Factors in an experiment that can change.
Adaptation through Evolution
The process by which species adjust to their environment to survive.
Data Table
A structured format for organizing and presenting experimental data.
Graph Types
Various forms of data representation, including bar, line, and pie charts.
Cell Organelles
Specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct functions.
Osmoregulation
The regulation of water and solute concentrations within an organism.
Energy Use
The way living organisms obtain and utilize energy to perform biological functions.
Stimuli
Changes in the environment that provoke a response in living organisms.
Comparison of Gas Exchange
Examining how respiration varies across different organisms and their environments.
Yeast Investigation
An experiment to observe cellular respiration in yeast under varying oxygen levels.
Graphing Changes During Exercise
Analyzing how blood oxygen levels fluctuate with physical activity.
Cellular Respiration Equation
C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + ATP.
Photosynthesis Equation
6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂.
