Biology Basics Review - Bio 1

The macromolecules that make up the majority of the cell membrane’s structure are _____.

An inference is:

A study was done to test how temperature affects a snake moves. What safety precaution was most important?

Which of the following terms represents the most basic unit of life?

An enzyme speeds up a reaction by

The macromolecules that would most likely be involved in contracting muscles would be _____.

What must be considered when designing a solution for a problem with technology?

In a chemical reaction, a reactant binds to an enzyme at a region known as the

Compared to other substances, a great deal of heat is needed to raise the temperature of water. This is because water

If available, the body will always digest which macromolecule for energy first?

Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches?

Which of the following pairs of a biological monomer and one of its polymers is incorrect?

Life can exist under frozen surfaces in polar seas because

How could you describe data of 15.33 cm, 15.34 cm, 15.33 cm, 15.34 cm if the actual length of the pencil was 15.85 cm?

The process by which organisms keep their internal conditions relatively stable is called:

When designing an experiment, scientists will test a relationship between a “cause” and an “effect.” The “effect,” is

A compound that produces hydrogen ions in solution is a(n)

If a player practices longer, then he will score more points in the game. What is the independent variable?

When placed in water, oil does not dissolve and stays separate. This means oil is ____, and ____.

If students eat a high-protein breakfast, then they will score higher on their test. What is the dependent variable?

Which of these is NOT a characteristic of life?

If a player practices longer, then he will score more points in the game. What is the dependent variable?

When leaving a movie theater, a person sees that the sidewalk is wet. The person assumes it rained. This is a/an

We obtain all of the macromolecules from the food that we eat except for .

List the order in which each type of macromolecule would be consumed by the body for energy.

If students eat a high-protein breakfast, then they will score higher on their test. What is the independent variable?

Proteins are polymers formed from

In a hypothesis the ______ variable is what is being tested, while the _________ variable is the one being measured.

Animals store most of their excess energy reserves as _______ because