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Macromolecule; usually are not broken down for energy; examples: hormones, enzymes, transport, movement, structural, etc
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
nucleic acids
2
When repeated data values are close to each other, but are not close to the accepted/correct value - we say the data is-
precise
wrong
constant
accurate
3
"applied science" - using science to create/develop products to meet human needs and goals
design process
technology
science
quantitative data
4
Small compounds that form proteins are called ____.
carbohydrates
phospholipids
amino acids
lipids
5
Which is NOT one of the 4 macromolecules essential for life?
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
lipids
silicone
6
Which macromolecule does your body break down FIRST for short-term, quick energy?
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
7
When a substance does NOT dissolve in water - "water fearing" - it is ___.
polar
hydrophilic
a buffer
hydrophobic
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Matter is composed of tiny particles called ___.
oxygen
atoms
electrons
neutrons
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Which macromolecule does NOT dissolve in water?
nucleic acid
lipid
protein
carbohydrate
10
The bond that forms between two charged atoms is called a(n) ___ bond.
hydrogen
covalent
nonpolar
ionic
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The ____ is what changes in response to the independent variable. It is what is being meausured.
purpose
control
independent variable
dependent variable
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Fatty molecules containing carbon & hydrogen, make up the cell membrane & act as insulation/protection in the body
catalysts
proteins
enzymes
lipids
13
A guess about an object or outcome based on your observations - not an opinion
observation
variable
theory
inference
14
How are the water molecules in a raindrop held together?
van der Waals forces
covalent bonds
attraction between positive charges
attraction between negative charges
15
Which is not part of the 4 nitrogen bases for a nucleotide of DNA?
thymine
adenine
guanine
uracil
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A property of water that gives water the ability to create surface tension - "water sticks to water"
adhesion
nonpolarity
cohesion
density
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"special" lipid that makes up the cell membrane -gives the cell the ability to be picky about what enters/exits the cell
bilayer
carbohydrate
polypeptide
phospholipid
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Which is an example of a solute?
sugar that is dissolved in water
soil suspended in water
water that dissolves salt
water with undissolved soil
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In an experiment, the ___ is what is changed - it is the only difference between the experiment and control group
qualitative data
dependent variable
hypothesis
independent variable
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In an experiment - observations made using numbers and data are called ---
quantitative observations
qualitative observations
laws
precision
21
Molecules that have an
unequal
distribution of charges are called ____.
polar molecules
substrate molecules
enzymes
solvents
22
Which defines an atom?
small particle
building block of matter
charged particle
building block of energy
23
The bond that forms with electrons are shared by two atoms is a(n) _____ bond.
isotope
polar
ionic
covalent
24
Which class of macromolecules store and communicate genetic information?
lipids
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
proteins
25
How do solutes and solvents interact?
solutes change the properties of solvents
solutes dissolve in solvents
solvents dissolve in solutes
solvents change the properties of solutes
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An explanation of an observed phenomenon - not considered a fact.
theory
experiment
law
inference
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An organic compound is a compound that contains ____.
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
sodium
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What substance is not part of a nucleotide?
a sugar
water
a phosphate
a base