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Biology Basics - Concepts 1-3 - Honors Biology
Biology Basics - Concepts 1-3 - Honors Biology
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1
Which of the following is the most simple level of organization in living things?
Organ
Organism
Organ System
Cell
2
The dependent variable in an experiment is:
the variable you control
The varialbe that you keep the same
The variable you change
The variable you measure or observe
3
Water molecules are attracted to each other because of their polarity. The bond formed is a
ionic bond
hydrogen bond
covalent bond
oxygen bond
4
What subatomic particle determines an atom's identity?
Electrons
Neutrons
Protons
5
Identify the Independent Variable.
concentration of salt solution
amount of water
height of plant
number of sunflowers
6
Which statement about subatomic particles is NOT true?
Protons and neutrons have almost the same mass.
Unlike protons and electrons, neutrons have no charge.
Protons and neutrons have the same charge.
Protons and electrons have opposite charges.
7
An atom is the.....
smallest particle of an element
positively charged
the average atomic mass
negatively charged
8
What are the 4 Essential Macromolecules of Life?
RNA, Glucose, Protease, Fat
Water, Oxygen, Carbon, Glucose
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Water, Proteins
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
9
Which of the following is
not
a major function of proteins....
Control chemical reactions in the body
Build new cells and tissues
Assist in making cell membranes
Main energy source for the body
10
What functions do lipids carryout?
wax coating cell membrane fiber sort term energy
wax coating cell wall fiber short term energy
insulation long term energy cell membrane wax coating
insulation long term energy cell wall wax coating
11
Describe the shape and properties of a Phospholipid
Hydrophobic head and Hydrophilic tail
Hydrophilic head and tail
Hydrophobic head and tail
Hydrophilic head and Hydrophobic tail
12
Which is the best hypothesis based on the problem shown?
If a ball is at a certain height, then the ball will not bounce as high.
The height will decrease.
If height increases, then the ball will bounce higher.
The height will increase.
13
Nonpolar molecules dissolve in water.
True
False
14
Identify the constants.
The cup materials and the time taken for the ice to melt
The cup materials and the amount of ice in each cup
The amount of ice in each cup and the location of the cups
The location of the cups and the cup materials
15
What are the protein structure levels in order?
Primary, Quaternary, Secondary, Tertiary
Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary
Quaternary, Tertiary, Primary, Secondary
Tertiary, Secondary. Quaternary, Primary
16
Which is NOT one of the six most common elements of living things?
Phosphorous
Sulfur
Calcium
Nitrogen
17
Polar molecules dissolve in water.
False
True
18
Which word describes water's high cohesive properties that allow this water strider to stride?
Adhesion
High heat of vaporization
Capillary Action
Surface Tension
19
The phospholipid head is described as being ____.
name tag
hydrophobic
hydrophilic
large
20
What is the dependent variable?
type of food
type of fish
amount of food
the time it takes to finish maze
21
Identify the DEPENDENT VARIABLE.
temperature
speed of sound
wind speed
loudness
22
Which is the best written hypothesis?
If a bug is camouflaged then it won't be seen by predators.
If I chew big piece of gum then I might blow a bigger bubble
If the room is too hot then students will do better or worse
Eating more vegetables will make you healthier.
23
If nucleic acids code for proteins, which is a function of proteins?
to provide structure and transport materials incells
to provide a quick supply of energy
to store hereditary information
to store energy for long-term use
24
Identify the independent variable:
How long it took to pop
Different brands of popcorn
microwave
How many kernels are left
25
How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in potassium?
19,20,19
20,20,19
19,19,19
20,18,19
26
A protein is unique because of it's special structure and shape.
True
False
27
Which subatomic particles are in the nucleus?
protons and electrons
electrons and neutrons
protons and neutrons
28
Monomers of Nucleic acids are
monosaccharides
nucleotides
fatty acids
amino acids
29
Ionic bonds
Lose or gain electrons.
Share electrons
Don't care about electrons
I have never heard of this thing you call an electron!
30
Identify the constants.
The plant type, the sunlight, the soil, and the pots
The height, the soil, the plant type, and the sunlight
The plant type, the height, the soil, and the music
The music, the soil, the plant type, and the sunlight