Unit 1 and 2 EOC Review

Front

Why do athletes consume lots of carbohydrates in their diets?

Back

Carbohydrates act as an immediate source of energy.

Front

What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acid.

Front

In an experiment on plant growth, what is the independent variable if each plant is given a different liquid?

Back

The liquid the plant is given.

Front

What molecule is formed when glucose interacts with nitrogen?

Back

Amino acid.

Front

What can be concluded if a graph shows that the deer population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same?

Back

The deer population went up quickly, then down, but then stayed the same.

Front

What is the role of carbohydrates in the body?

Back

Carbohydrates provide energy for bodily functions.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is an independent variable in an experiment?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of enzymes in the digestive system?

Back

Enzymes break down food into smaller molecules for absorption.

Front

What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer?

Back

A monomer is a single unit, while a polymer is a chain of monomers.