Biology SOL review - 1st 9 weeks

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What group of organic compounds do enzymes belong to?

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Proteins

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What is data in the context of scientific research?

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Information organized for analysis.

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What is a procedure in an experiment?

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A step by step plan of the experiment.

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What type of ecological succession occurs on previously uninhabited land?

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Primary succession.

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What property of water allows it to be the 'universal solvent'?

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It is a polar molecule.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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Define hypothesis in scientific research.

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An educated guess that can be tested.

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

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To provide a standard for comparison.

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What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative data?

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Qualitative data describes qualities or characteristics, while quantitative data involves numerical measurements.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.