Biotechnology Flashcard

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What are constant variables in an experiment?

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Factors that are not changed during the experiment, ensuring that the results are due to the manipulation of the independent variable.

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What is a graduated cylinder used for?

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A container used for measuring the volume of liquids accurately.

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Define fermentation.

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The chemical breakdown of a substance by bacteria, yeasts, or other microorganisms, typically involving effervescence and the giving off of heat.

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What is a gene?

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A unit of heredity which is transferred from a parent to offspring.

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What is an independent variable?

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The variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to test its effects.

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What is a dependent variable?

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The variable that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by the independent variable.

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What is the purpose of control variables?

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To keep certain factors constant to ensure that the results of the experiment are valid.

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What is biotechnology?

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The use of living systems and organisms to develop or create products, often involving genetic manipulation.

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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 in living organisms.

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What is DNA?

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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information in living organisms.