Unit 1 Biology Basics Test Review

Glycerol and fatty acids are monomers of ___.

Cushion our organs.

Which particles determine the identity of an element?

Why are there so many different ways our bodies make proteins?

Glucose is a type of this macromolecule._.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

The most important element necessary for life that makes up EVERY macromolecule is

Nucleotides are the monomer of this macromolecule.

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

Amino acids connected by peptide bonds create ___.

Scientists will test a relationship between a “cause” and an “effect.” The “effect” is known as the ______.

Which subatomic particle is NOT located in the nucleus?

The nucleus of an atom has all of the following characteristics EXCEPT that it ____.

Identify the independent variable: If a player practices longer, then he will score more points in the game.

When breaking down proteins, you add water. This is called ___.

The subatomic particles that are lost, gained, or shared in chemical bonds are called_______.

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

Identify the independent variable: If students eat a high-protein breakfast, then they will score higher on their test.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation?

The macromolecules that make up the majority of the cell membrane’s structure are _____.

Phospholipids

Students measured a pencil at: 15.33 cm, 15.34 cm, 15.33 cm, 15.34 cm. The actual length was 15.85.

Identify the dependent variable: If a player practices longer, then he will score more points in the game.

An atom is electrically neutral because…

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

Enzymes are one type of __.

Life can exist under frozen surfaces in polar seas because…

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

Built from monosaccharides.

Atoms of elements in the same group of the periodic table share the same _______.

Animals store most of their excess energy reserves as _______ because…

Polymers are formed by removing water in a process called ____.

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

Which subatomic particle has the largest effect on an atoms mass?

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

DNA and RNA are types of ___.

Identify the dependent variable: If students eat a high-protein breakfast, then they will score higher on their test.

Sugars, starches, and cellulose are all types of ___.