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Pre-AP Biology Basics Unit 1
Pre-AP Biology Basics Unit 1
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1
Which of the measurements below is the most
precise
?
Beaker - 400 mL
Graduated cylinder - 80.6 mL
Beaker - 48 mL
Erlenmeyer flask – 325 mL
2
All the following could be useful for transfering a liquid from one container to another EXCEPT
petri dish
graduated cylinder
beaker
funnel
3
If you give caffeine to children, then their heart rates will increase. What is the IV?
children's heart rates
the children
amount of caffeine
4
The chemical bond formed when two nonmetallic atoms
share
electrons is called a(n)
Electron bond
Ionic bond
Covalent bond
Metallic bond
5
If available, the body will always digest which macromolecule for energy first?
enzymes
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
6
An atom is electrically neutral because...
the numbers of protons and neutrons are equal
nuclear forces stabilize the charges
the numbers of protons and electrons are equal
neutrons balance the protons and electrons
7
Which of these is a macromolecule?
lipid
starch
RNA
nucleotide
8
Which of the measurements below is the most
accurate
?
Beaker - 400 mL
Erlenmeyer flask – 325 mL
Beaker - 48 mL
Graduated cylinder - 80.6 mL
9
The class of macromolecule that would most likely be involved in contracting muscles would be
enzymes
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
10
Atoms of elements in the same group of the periodic table share the same
atomic masses
number of energy levels
number of valence electrons
atomic numbers
11
What is the use/ function of nucleic acids?
genetic material
long-term energy storage
quick energy to burn
12
Which macromolecule is the most diverse (has the most purposes in the cell)?
protein
nucleic acid
carbohydrate
lipid
13
Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches?
proteins
carbohydrates
unsaturated
phospholipids
14
The most important element necessary for life that makes up EVERY macromolecule is
Hydrogen
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
15
Polypeptides are polymers of which macromolecule?
nucleic acids
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
16
If more Mentos are placed in soda, then the soda will have a larger eruption. What is the DV?
kinds of soda
amount of mentos
height of eruption
17
Which of these is a monomer?
carbohydrate
protein
polypeptide
fatty acid
18
Joe needs 25mL of oil to test his engine. Which tool would give the most precise measurement?
test tube
flask
beaker
graduated cylinder
19
Read the above question
Legacy
Alpha
Platinum
Primo
20
Which of these is a polymer?
lipid
protein
amino acid
polypeptide
21
The 4 main types of macromolecules found in organisms are carbohydrates, lipids,nucleic acids &
starches
fatty acids
monosaccharides
proteins
22
Which particles determine the
identity
of an element?
Electrons
Protons and Neutrons
Neutrons
Protons
23
Testosterone and estrogen are examples of this macromolecule
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
carbohydrates
24
Your body prefers to consume ___ for energy.
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
lipids
25
In a hypothesis the ___ variable is being tested, while the ___variable is measured in response
dependent; independent
control; dependent
independent; dependent
independent; control
26
When writing a conclusion, what should you always refer back to?
procedure
hypothesis
your textbook
the material list
27
The electrons that are lost, gained, or shared in chemical bonds are called
chemical electrons
valence electrons
none of these
Lewis electrons
28
What is the function of carbohydrates?
quick energy to burn
long-term energy storage
genetic material
29
Animals store most of their excess energy reserves as _______ because
glucose; it is easy to break down
protein; it is a compact source of energy in their bodies
fat; they store twice as much energy per gram
carbohydrates; they store twice as much energy /g of glucose
30
The “effect,” also represented by what the scientist measures and records, is known as the...
Control Group
Independent Variable
Experimental Group
Dependent Variable
31
Which of these is a macromolecule?
monosaccharide
DNA
glycerol
nucleic acid
32
Which piece of glassware is never used for making measurements?
Beaker
Graduated cylinder
Test Tube
Erlenmeyer flask
33
The nucleus of an atom has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT that it...
contains nearly all of the atom’s volume
is very dense
contains nearly all of the atom’s mass
is positively charged
34
Both animal fats and plant oils are made up of glycerol and
amino acids
saturated fats
fatty acids
polar molecules