| A | B |
|---|
| accuracy | closeness of a measured value to a standard or known value |
| precision | closeness of 2 or more measurements to each other |
| controlled variable/constant | Parts of an experiment that are always the same |
| control group | group that is not exposed to any experimental changes |
| manipulated/ independent variable | Part of an experiment that the experimenter changes |
| responding/ dependent variable | variable that is observed and that changes in response to the manipulated variable |
| unicellular | made up of only one cell |
| multicellular | made up of more than one cell |
| sexual reproduction | offspring are formed from two genetically different parents |
| asexual reproduction | offspring are formed from one parent and are genetically identical to the parent |
| metabolism | chemical reactions through which an organism builds up or breaks down materials |
| homeostasis | maintaining a stable internal environment |
| meter | basic metric unit of length |
| liter | basic metric unit of volume |
| gram | basic metric unit of mass |
| Celsius | basic metric unit of temperature |
