Genomics - the study of whole genomes or total genetic/DNA make up
Proteomics - the study of sets of proteins and their properties
Hypothesis - Tentative answer to a well framed scientific question
Prediction - A logical statement about what will happen if the hypothesis is correct.
Conclusion - a judgement based on the information obtained from data collection
Theory - well-tested explanation that unifies a broad range of observations. A hypothesis that
went through extensive testing.
Control Group - the group that does not receive the experimental treatment.
experimental group - the group in an experiment that receives the variable being tested
Neutron - Largest Mass in the atom, no charge, located in the nucleus
, Proton - quantity is the same as the atomic number, located in the nucleus, positive charge
Electron - Orbit the outer layers of the atom, negative charge
Element - anything that takes up space with mass that cant be broken down into other things.
valence electrons - Outermost electrons, can be found based on elements group, used to find
type of bonds needed
Octet rule - in forming compounds, atoms tend to achieve the electron configuration of a noble
gas meaning they have 8 electrons in the valence level
Polar covalent bond - A covalent bond in which electrons are not shared equally
Nonpolar covalent bond - a covalent bond in which the electrons are shared equally by the two
atoms
Double bond - A chemical bond formed when atoms share two pairs of electrons
Characteristics of life - order and cells, evolutionary adaption, energy processing, growth and
development, response to the environment, regulation, reproduction
Electronegativity - A measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract
electrons
hydrogen bond - Attraction between a slightly positive hydrogen atom and a slightly negative
atom, weak bond
Chemical reaction - the process by which one or more substances change to produce one or more
different substances
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