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Biology

Study of life.

Organization

The hierarchical structure of living organisms from atoms to organ systems.

Energy Acquisition

The ability of living organisms to acquire and use energy.

Homeostasis

The maintenance of constant internal conditions in living organisms.

Inherited Information

DNA that determines the form and function of living organisms.

Protein Synthesis

The process directed by DNA that provides instructions on how to make proteins.

Cellular Composition

All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

Environmental Response

The ability of organisms to respond to their environment (e.g., sweating when hot).

Reproduction

The capability of all organisms to reproduce.

Human Survival Needs

Essential requirements for humans, including sleep, nutrition, exercise, socialization, learning, and time outside.

Science

A collection of unified insights about nature based on evidence and facts.

Facts

Explanations considered to be true within the scientific context.

Absolute Truths

Concepts that science does not deal with; science is open to revision.

Scientific Sources

A hierarchy of credibility in scientific literature, from peer-reviewed journals to social media.