Unit 1: Biology Basics

Animals store most of their excess energy reserves as _____ because..

We obtain all of the macromolecules from the food that we eat except for _____.

Which category of carbon-based molecules includes sugars and starches

Which of the following terms represents the smallest part of an element that still has the properties of that element?

When leaving a movie theater, a person notices that the sidewalk is wet. If they think its raining during, they are what

Life can exist under frozen surfaces in polar seas because...

When designing an experiment, scientists will test a relationship between "cause" and "effect". What is the "effect"?

The macromolecules that would most likely be involved in contracting muscles would be _______.

In a hypothesis, the ___ variable is what being tested, while the __ variable is the one being measured in response.

What must be considered when designing a solution for a problem with technology?

The macromolecules that make up the majority of the cell membrane's structure are______.

When placed in water, oil does not dissolve and stays separate. This means oil is _____ and _____.

If available, the body will always digest which macromolecule for energy first?

Micah needs 25 mL of motor oil to test his combustion engine. Which tool would give him the most precise measurement?

All pieces of equipment EXCEPT for ________ could be useful for transferring a liquid from one container to another.