Midterm Exam - Part 1 MOD (Open Note)

Front

What is the variable in an experiment that is deliberately changed by the scientist?

Back

Independent variable

Front

What are fats, oils, and cholesterol classified as?

Back

Lipids

Front

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking hydrogen bonds during DNA replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What do we call traits that are controlled by many genes, such as height and skin color?

Back

Polygenic traits

Front

Which process adds oxygen to the atmosphere?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the variable in an experiment that is measured and affected by the independent variable?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

Back

Energy storage and cell membrane structure

Front

What is the role of helicase in DNA replication?

Back

To unzip the DNA strands by breaking hydrogen bonds

Front

What is an example of a polygenic trait?

Back

Height or skin color

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis