Biology Unit 1: Basics of Life

Question 1

If we were to count the number of red leaves on an oak tree, that would be ...

Accepted Answer

Quantitative Data

Question 2

The building blocks that combine to form the biomolecules through polymerization

Accepted Answer

Monomer

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a function of Proteins

Accepted Answer

store and transmit genetic information

Question 4

Fibrinogen is necessary for sealing cuts. Since it is made of chains of amino acid, what type of biomolecule is it?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Question 5

When molecules of glucose and fructose combine to form sucrose, they lose a water molecule in a process known as ...

Accepted Answer

Dehydration Synthesis

Question 6

The body shivering to raise the internal temperature back to 98.5°F is an example of a positive feedback loop

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

_____ causes water to bind to itself. creating surface tension

Accepted Answer

Cohesion

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

Accepted Answer

ability to move externally

Question 9

Unlike carbohydrates and fats, nucleic acids contain...

Accepted Answer

Nitrogen

Question 10

Because water is a polar liquid, it can dissolve all other polar substances. Because of this, it is known as ...

Accepted Answer

The Universal Solvent

Question 11

Which of the following best describes capillary action?

Accepted Answer

Allows water to climb plant stems

Question 12

In an experiment, the data you collect is the variable that changes as a result of other changes made, also known as...

Accepted Answer

Dependent Variable

Questions 12