Terms
This is seen or measured
What is an Observation
Group being tested or receiving treatment
Experimental group
all life processes make up this in an organism
metabolism
organisms get energy in this life function by breaking the bonds of sugar molecules
REspiration
Respiration that requires oxygen
aerobic respiration
This is a conclusion based on observation or evidence
What is an inference
"Normal" group, does not receive treatment
Control group
Failure to maintain this can cause disease or death
homeostasis
This is the coordination and control of all other life functions
REgulation
an electrical signal carried by the nerves
impulse
an untested prediction
What is an hypothesis
a fake treatment or " sugar pill"
placebo
These living things make their own food
Autotrophs
This molecule gives all organisms their energy
ATP
a chemical signal secreted by glands in the body
hormone
A broad explanation of natural events that is supported by strong evidence
What is a theory
variable being tested, plotteded on "x" axis
independent variable
These living things eat other organisms
heterotrophs
a change in your environment that you respond to
stimulus
This type of respiration requires no oxygen
anaerobic respiration
A good hypothesis statement includes these 2 things
cause and effect or "If...then" statement
variable that is being measured
dependent variable
This process takes energy from the sun and puts it in the bonds of sugar molecules
photosynthesis
This process is the opposite of photosynthesis
aerobic respiration
Name 4 hormones
estrogen, adrenaline, insulin, testosterone