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Biology 1010 - Chapter 1: Terminology Matching

Directions: Match each term with its correct definition (Note: They are grouped into groups of 10 or less
terms, look for the lines separating the groups)

____1. Applied Science A. the study of living organisms and their interactions with one another
and their environments

____2. Atom B. a collection of all ecosystems on Earth

____3. Basic Science C. science that seeks to expand knowledge regardless of the short-term
application of that knowledge

____4. Biology D. a part of an experiment that does not change during the experiment

____5. Biosphere E. the smallest fundamental unit of structure and function in living
things

____6. Cell F. a form of logical thinking that uses a general statement to forecast
specific results

____7. Community G. a basic unit of matter that cannot be broken down by normal
chemical reactions

____8. Control H. a form of science that solves real-world problems

____9. Deductive Reasoning I. a set of populations inhabiting a particular area

____10. Descriptive Science J. a form of science that aims to observe, explore, and find things out

____11. Ecosystem A. the ability of an organism to maintain constant internal conditions

____12. Eukaryote B. a form of science that begins with a specific explanation that is then
tested

____13. Evolution C. an organism with cells that have nuclei and membrane-bound
organelles

____14. Falsifiable D. a form of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a
general conclusion
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Biology 1010 - Chapter 1: Terminology Matching

____15. Homeostasis E. a suggested explanation for an event, which can be tested

____16. Hypothesis F. the process of gradual change in a population that can also lead to
new species arising from older species

____17. Hypothesis-based G. able to be disproven by experimental results

Science

____18. Inductive Reasoning H. a field of science, such as biology, that studies living things

____19. Life Science I. all living things in a particular area together with the abiotic,
nonliving parts of that environment

____20. Macromolecule J. a large molecule typically formed by the joining of smaller molecules

____21. Molecule A. the higher level of organization that consists of functionally related
organs

____22. Natural Science B. a diagram showing the evolutionary relationships among biological
species based on similarities and differences in genetic or
physical traits or both

____23. Organ C. a membrane-bound compartment or sac within a cell

____24. Organ System D. a field of science that studies the physical world, its phenomena, and
processes

____25. Organelle E. a field of science, such as astronomy, physics, and chemistry, that
studies nonliving matter

____26. Organism F. all individuals within a species living within a specific area

____27. Peer-reviewed Article G. an individual living entity

____28. Phylogenetic Tree H. a scientific report that is reviewed by a scientist’s colleagues before
publication

____29. Physical Science I. a structure formed of tissues operating together to perform a

common function

____30. Population J. a chemical structure consisting of at least two atoms held together by
a chemical bond
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Biology 1010 - Chapter 1: Terminology Matching

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____31. Prokaryote A. a thoroughly tested and confirmed explanation for observations or

phenomena

____32. Science B. a method of research with defined steps that include experiments
and careful observation

____33. Scientific Law C. a unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus or any other membrane-
bound organelle

____34. Scientific Method D. a description, often in the form of a mathematical formula, for the
behavior of some aspect of nature under certain specific
conditions

____35. Scientific Theory E. a group of similar cells carrying out the same function

____36. Tissue F. a part of an experiment that can vary or change

____37. Variable G. knowledge that covers general truths or the operation of general
laws, especially when acquired and tested by the scientific
method