Macros
Body Systems
Structure & Function
Lab Skills
100

Macromolecules are made by joining smaller repeating units called _____.

Monomers

100

Name at least 6 body systems

Nervous, integumentary, endocrine, immune, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, excretory

100

What is a specialized cell? 

A cell with specific features that help it do a specific job

100

What is an independent variable?

The variable being intentionally changed

200

What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

Provide an immediate energy source

200

Name a body system and describe its major function(s).

Ex) Respiratory - bring in oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from body

200

Which macromolecule has a C-C-N backbone that allows it to store long term energy?

Lipid

200

What is a dependent variable?

The variable being measured
300
What is the monomer of proteins?

Amino acids

300

Name a body system and at least 3 structures found within it

Ex. Nervous system - brain, spinal cord, nerves

300

Name an example of a specialized cell and describe how its structure relates to its function.

Ex) red blood hell has no nucleus --> more space for oxygen storage

300
In what format do we generally write the hypothesis?

If...then...because...

400
Describe the general structure of a lipid
Long C-H chains (glycerol + fatty acids)
400

Name a bodily function that relies on at least 2 body systems and name those systems.

Ex) Waste removal - digestive and excretory

400

Name an example of a specialized cell and describe how its structure relates to its function.

Ex) red blood hell has no nucleus --> more space for oxygen storage

400

What are 3 components that belong in an introduction section of a lab report?

Background, research question, hypothesis, variables table, safety considerations

500

List at least 2 differences between DNA and RNA

DNA is double stranded, different sugar, different bases, etc.

500

Describe two examples of how body systems interact or rely on one another

Ex) Respiratory bring oxygen in, circulatory delivers it throughout body

500

Name a specialized feature of one body system and describe how the structure relates to its function.

Ex) lungs contain millions of alveoli with thin wills built for gas exchange

500
Why is it important to have controlled variables?

To ensure the only thing changing is the IV

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