AP Biology study Reveiw 24 Fun 23

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What characteristic of living things explains why some North American birds fly south for the winter?

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Living things respond to their environment.

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What is a well-tested explanation about an aspect of the natural world?

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Theory.

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Which end of the water molecule has a slightly positive charge?

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The hydrogen end.

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How is science best described?

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As a way of knowing.

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What is the term for water's ability to stick to glass?

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Adhesion.

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What is the definition of cohesion in relation to water?

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Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance, such as water molecules sticking to each other.

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What is the universal genetic code?

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The universal genetic code is the set of rules by which information encoded in genetic material (DNA or RNA) is translated into proteins.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living things maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

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A scientific law describes a consistent and universal observation, while a scientific theory explains why those observations occur.

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What is the role of a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction that can be investigated through experimentation.