Biology SOL Review #1

Front

What is the part of the experiment that is left alone or 'natural', and is used to compare back to?

Back

Control Group

Front

What is the function of nucleic acids?

Back

Store genetic information

Front

A multicellular organism is made of?

Back

Multiple cells

Front

What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?

Back

The shapes of the enzyme are altered (denature).

Front

What type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Back

Prokaryotic

Front

What is the role of the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

It is the variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is the role of the dependent variable in an experiment?

Back

It is the variable that is measured or tested in an experiment.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.