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General Biology Key Terms

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  • Artificial selection

    Artificial selection is the process by which humans breed plants and animals for particular genetic traits.

  • Biology

    Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms.

  • Biosphere

    The biosphere includes all ecosystems on Earth where life exists.

  • Cell

    A cell is the basic unit of life, the smallest structure capable of performing all life functions.

  • Community

    A community is an assemblage of different populations living together in a defined area.

  • Controlled experiment

    A controlled experiment tests the effect of one variable by keeping all other variables constant.

  • Data

    Data are recorded observations or measurements collected during an experiment.

  • Dependent variable

    The dependent variable is the factor measured or observed in an experiment; it responds to changes in the independent variable.

  • Domain

    A domain is the highest taxonomic rank in biological classification, grouping organisms based on fundamental differences.

  • Ecosystem

    An ecosystem consists of all living organisms in an area plus the physical environment with which they interact.

  • Emergent properties

    Emergent properties are new characteristics that arise at each level of biological organization that are not present at lower levels.

  • Evolution

    Evolution is the process of change in the genetic makeup of populations over generations.

  • Experiment

    An experiment is a scientific test carried out to support or refute a hypothesis.

  • Gene

    A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or function.

  • Gene expression

    Gene expression is the process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, like a protein.

  • Hypothesis

    A hypothesis is a testable explanation for a scientific question or observation.

  • Independent variable

    The independent variable is the factor that is deliberately changed in an experiment.

  • Molecule

    A molecule is two or more atoms bonded together, forming the smallest unit of a chemical compound.

  • Natural selection

    Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

  • Organ

    An organ is a structure composed of different tissues working together to perform a specific function.

  • Organ system

    An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

  • Organelle

    An organelle is a specialized structure within a cell that performs a specific function.

  • Organism

    An organism is an individual living entity capable of independent life.

  • Population

    A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

  • Science

    Science is a systematic process for acquiring knowledge about the natural world through observation and experimentation.

  • Systems biology

    Systems biology studies the interactions and emergent properties of biological systems as a whole.

  • Technology

    Technology applies scientific knowledge for practical purposes, often to solve problems or create tools.

  • Theory

    A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, supported by a large body of evidence.

  • Tissue

    Tissue is a group of similar cells that perform a common function.