Biology - Fall Semester Exam Review

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question. 

• scientific method
• recipe
• data collection
• metric system

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A testable explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 

• data
• theory
• hypothesis
• fact

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Dependent variable means

• the scientist controls what to test
• educated guess
• ask a question
• what is being measured

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The independent variable is the ONE thing you _____.

• change on purpose
• control or keep constant
• measure

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An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid: water, apple juice, or milk. What variables should be kept constant/controlled? 

• type of plant, flower pot,  soil, and amount of sunlight
• water, apple juice, milk
• only the amount of sunlight
• type of plant only

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What is the function of proteins?

• Perform cellular functions and build tissues in the body

• Fast energy

• Energy storage

• Store information for cells

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

• Perform cell's functions/tasks

• Fast energy

• Energy storage

• Store information for cells

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Perform cell's functions/tasks

• Fast energy

• Energy storage

• Stores genetic information in cells

What is the function of lipids?

• Perform cell's functions/tasks

• Fast energy

• Energy storage

• Store information for cells

Your friend is really irritable while sitting in class. He feels lightheaded and dizzy. He is also feeling a bit of confusion and brain fog.

What inferences are most realistic to make about the biomolecules in your friend's body?

• He is running low on fast sources of energy

• Proteins are being broken down or reshaped

• The coding information in the cell is incorrect or incomplete

• There is not enough insulation or energy storage

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