Biology: Scientific Method & Characteristics of life
change over time
a gradual change in a population of an organism over time
a cell divides is an example of
cellular organization
a caterpillar growing is an example of
change through time
Dependent variable
depends on independent variable; can't control
grow and develop
divide to make new cells
respond to stimuli
factors in enviroment that things react to
Control group
group without treatment
a tree growing is an example of
growth and development
goosebumps is an example of
homeostasis
cellular organization
made of 1 or more cells
homeostasis
maintain a stable internal enviroment
reproduce
make another living thing
a giraffe eating leaves off a tree is an example of
metabolism
metabolism
need energy to survive
sperm + egg is an example of
reproduction
leaves turn colors is an example of
response to stimuli
Controlled variables/control
things that stay the same
Independent variable
what I change
7 characteristics of life
1- cellular organization 2- metabolism 3- homeostasis 4- reproduction 5- change through time 6-response to stimuli 7- growth and development