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Bioinformatics

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

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Biological method

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

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Biological problem

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

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Control group

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

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Deduction

The logical consequence of the hypotheses. 

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Experiment

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

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Experimental group

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

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Hypothesis

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

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Law

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

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Observation

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

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Theory

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

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Cinchona

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

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Culex

A species of mosquito; bites birds. 

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Deductive reasoning

The reasoning uses general observation and draws specific hypotheses.

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Inductive reasoning

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

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Plasmodium

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

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Proportion

The joining of two equal ratios. 

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Quinaquina

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

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Quinine

The medicines that kill Plasmodium and so cure malaria. 

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Ratio

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

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Anopheles

A common species of mosquito; bites mammals.

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