Definitions
Science
The investigation & explanation of natural events & new info that result from investigations
Mass
grams
Cell Membrane
Protects the cell
Proteins
Provide structure ex. Keratin
3 main branches of science
life science(Body systems)
Physical Science(Physics, Chemistry,etc..)
Earth Science( Geology, volcanoes, oceans,etc…)
Time
Seconds
Cytoplasm
Holds organelles in place/fills up the cell
Lipid
at, helps produce hormones ex. Cholesterol
Scientific Law
Is a pattern or event in nature that is always true
Length
meter
Cytoskeleton
Provides structure & support
Scientific Theory
An explanation of observations or events from many investigations & observation
Liquid Volume
liter
Nucleus
Contains genetic information
Steps of Scientific Inquiry
Ask Qs
Hypothesis
Perform experiment/test
Analyze data
Draw conclusions
Communicate results
Solid Volume
cubic centimeter
Cell theory
all living things are made of cells, cells are the smallest unit of life, all cells are made from preexisting cells