nature of science
chemistry of life
Macromolecules
100

what is the independent and dependent variable?

the independent variable is the variable that is independent and doesn't change in the experiment and the dependent is that value depends on that of another.

100

6 elements necessary for life?

carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, and sulfur.

100

What are macromolecules found in?

sugars and starches.

200

how do you test a hypothesis?

by testing things such as a control group, a constant, a independent and dependent variable.

200

What are the properties of water?

Cohesion, Adhesion, High specific heat, Less dense as a solid, water is a terrific solvent.

200

What are the three uses of lipids?

insulation, protection and structure.

300

How can making a theory about your precision affect the results of your experiment?

It will make you think more, maybe make your results more accurate if you work hard.

300

What is the difference between a polar molecule and a nonpolar molecule?

polar molecule = unequal distribution of charges, nonpolar molecule = no separation of charge.

300

What other element is a macromolecule made up of?

large organic molecules ( carbon containing )

400

How is making a hypothesis help in science?

to support scientific research and create breakthroughs in knowledge.

400

What is the attraction between molecules of the same substance?

cohesion

400

What is the difference between monomers and polymers?

monomers are fatty acids and polymers are triglycerides.

500

How could you design an experiment, and set up the different groups?

create the experimental group(s), and the control group, have a constant, and analyze the data

500

What is the difference between matter and atoms?

matter is anything that has mass and occupies space, an atom is the smallest part of en element.

500

what are the 5 nucleotides or monomers?

adenine, guanine, thymine, cytosine, uracil.

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