20-21 Unit 1 Test Review Biology Basics

Question 1

In a hypothesis the ___ variable is changed, and the ___ variable what's measured in response.

Accepted Answer

independent; dependent

Question 2

In a laboratory experiment, what is the first step performed out of the following choices?

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form hypothesis

Question 3

What is the function of nucleic acids?

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genetic material

Question 4

Joey heard a loud bang. He thought it was his brother trying to cook. Joey hearing the noise is

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an observation.

Question 5

Kids want to know what type of shoe makes them run fastest. What's the independent variable?

Accepted Answer

type of shoe

Question 6

Sugars are the monomers of

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carbohydrates.

Question 7

Fatty acids and glycerol are the monomers of

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lipids.

Question 8

Amino acids are the monomer of

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proteins.

Question 9

Scientists test a relationship between a “cause” and an “effect.” "Effect” is also known as the

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dependent variable.

Question 10

Four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and

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proteins.

Question 11

What is a qualitative observation about this photo?

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There is a brown goat.

Question 12

Which is the correct order that the body will digest first to last?

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carbohydrates, lipids, proteins

Question 13

A nucleotide is made up of

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sugars, phosphates and a base.

Question 14

What is the function of carbohydrates?

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quick energy to burn

Question 15

What is a quantitative observation about this photo?

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There are 4 goats.

Question 16

Kids decide to see what type of shoe makes them run the fastest. What's the dependent variable?

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running speed

Question 17

Nucleotides are the monomers of

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nucleic acids.

Question 18

While walking Tim noticed the tree fell over. If he assumes a lumberjack cut it down, this is

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an inference.

Question 19

Plants have same light & water, but the soil type differs to see growth differences. Constant?

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light & water

Question 20

What is the function of lipids?

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long- term energy storage

Question 21

What is the function of proteins?

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muscle contraction, transport and enzymes.

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