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Bioinformatics

Definition

The use of algorithms, computational and statistical techniques for the analysis of biological data. 

Biological method

Definition

The scientific method in which biological problems are solved; comprises the steps a biologist adopts to solve a biological problem.

Biological problem

Definition

A query about life that is either asked by someone or comes into a biologist's mind by himself. 

Control group

Definition

One of the two groups in the experiments provided the variable that has to be tested. 

Deduction

Definition

The logical consequence of the hypotheses. 

Experiment

Definition

An experiment is an activity performed under suitable conditions with a specially designed instrument to get the required information. 

Experimental group

Definition

One of the two groups is not provided with the variable that has to be tested. 

Hypothesis

Definition

The tentative statement may prove to be the answer to a scientific problem.

Law

Definition

The theory that survives the doubtful approach of scientists and continues to be supported by experimental evidence. 

Observation

Definition

The process of observing natural phenomena with the help of five senses and scientific equipment.

Theory

Definition

If a hypothesis is accepted (after discussion and experimentation) it is called a theory. 

Cinchona

Definition

A tree, the bark of which was used for the treatment of fevers. 

Culex

Definition

A species of mosquito; bites birds. 

Deductive reasoning

Definition

The reasoning uses general observation and draws specific hypotheses.

Inductive reasoning

Definition

The reasoning that uses specific observation and draws genera) hypothesis.

Plasmodium

Definition

A unicellular organism that causes malaria in mammals and birds etc.

Proportion

Definition

The joining of two equal ratios. 

Quinaquina

Definition

A tree, the bark of which is a source of quinine. 

Quinine

Definition

The medicines that kill Plasmodium and so cure malaria. 

Ratio

Definition

The relation between two numbers is expressed in terms of the quotient. 

Anopheles

Definition

A common species of mosquito; bites mammals.