Biology End of Course Assessment

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What is the definition of a hypothesis?

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A scientific explanation for a set of observations that can be tested in ways that support or reject it.

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What is the correct order of metric prefixes?

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Kilo, Hecto, Deka, (meter, liters, gram), deci, centi, milli.

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What are proteins made out of?

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Amino acids.

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What is a controlled experiment?

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An experiment that tests the effects of one variable.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of defining, naming, and classifying organisms.

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What is the scientific method?

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

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

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To serve as a baseline for comparison against the experimental group.

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.

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What is homeostasis?

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

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What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.