ACT SCIENCE Vocab

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What does it mean to anticipate something?

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To predict an event based on current events.

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What is an enzyme?

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A biological catalyst that speeds up a chemical reaction.

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What is a nucleic acid?

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An organic compound made up of nucleotides.

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What does it mean to analyze something?

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To examine something in detail.

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What does it mean for something to diminish?

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To shrink or decrease rapidly.

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What is the definition of a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, to be tested through experimentation.

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What is the role of a control group in an experiment?

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A group that does not receive the experimental treatment, used for comparison.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting previous knowledge.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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Any factor that can be changed or controlled in an experiment.