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Unit 1 Biology Basics
Unit 1 Biology Basics
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Nature of science, experimental design, macromolecules
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1
What kind of observation is this? Musical students are placed on either Team A or Team H.
Factual observation
Inferential observation
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
2
Is this a testable question: Do roses look prettier if they grow in the sunlight or in the shade?
Tes, Testable Question
No, Not a testable question
3
Cellulose is an example of a monosaccharide.
True
False
4
A bird watcher sees an unusual bird. They note the bird's color, shape, and physical features. What is this?
Hypothesis
Observation
Experiment
Inference
5
What kind of observation is this? There are 100 students on Team H.
Inferential observation
Qualitative observation
Quantitative observation
Factual observation
6
Students give Coke to Plant A, orange juice to Plant B, and water to Plant C. What is the dependent variable?
The type/species of plant
The size of the pot
Height of the plant
Amount of liquid given to plants
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Plant 1 gets water w/ added minerals. Plant 2 gets distilled water. Identify a possible question for this experiment.
What is the effect of sunlight on plant growth?
What is the effect of water on sunlight?
What is the effect of minerals on plant growth?
What is the effect of water on plant growth?
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Monomers join together to form...
nucleotides
polymolecules
amino acids
polymers
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What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?
fatty acids
nucleotides
glucose
amino acids
10
Students give Coke to Plant A, orange juice to Plant B, and water to Plant C. What is the control group?
Plant C with water
None of these
Plant A with Coke
Plant B with orange juice
11
What type of graph is best to show the information described?
Any type of graph is good.
Bar graph
Line graph
Scatter plot
12
Students give Coke to Plant A, orange juice to Plant B, and water to Plant C. What is the independent variable?
The size of the pot
Amount of liquid given to plants
Height of the plant
Type of liquid given to plants
13
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Regulate cell processes
Transport substances in and out of cells
Produce white blood cells
Form bone and muscle tissue
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What is science?
A way to learn about the natural world
Asking questions and testing ideas
Gathering and analyzing data
All of these explain science
15
Identify the independent variable in this question: What is the effect of exercise on pulse rate?
Exercise
It cannot be determined.
Pulse rate
16
Identify the dependent variable in this quesiton: Which brand of paper towel can hold the most weight?
It cannot be determined.
Weight
Brand of paper towel
Items being weighed
17
DNA and RNA are both examples of ...
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
proteins
lipids
18
Which macromolecule is used as a main source of energy and sometimes for structural purposes?
carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic acids
lipids
19
Is this a testable question: Do dogs gain weight faster if they eat canned or dry food?
Yes, Testable Question
No, Not a testable question
20
What type of graph is best to show the information shown?
Line graph
Scatter plot
Bar graph
Any type of graph is good.
21
Is this a testable question: Does the wall color of a room affect a person's mood?
Yes, Testable question
No, Not a testable question
22
Students give Coke to Plant A, orange juice to Plant B, and water to Plant C. What is a possible controlled variable?
The color of the pot
The sugar content of the liquid
The type of liquid given to plants
Amount of liquid given to plants
23
What type of graph is best to show the information described?
Line graph
Bar graph
Scatter plot
Any type of graph is good.
24
What is the function of nucleic acids?
store and transmit genetic information
store energy and make up cell membranes
to create structures
help reactions to happen in the body
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Which macromolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, usually in a 1:2:1 ratio?
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
