Experiments
the variable that is measured -- the "results"
dependent variable
Water is very good at dissolving things. This makes it a universal ___________
solvent
this is the building block of all life
cells
This biomolecule acts like tiny "machines" inside the cell to do different jobs
protein
the variable that is manipulated by the scientists
independent variable
cohesion
this is the term for organisms that can make their own food
producers
This biomolecule is used for quick energy
carbohydrates
this is the term for factors that are kept exactly the same in every trial
control
water sticking to other stuff
adhesion
type of reproduction with one parent
asexual reproduction
This is the main function of lipids
long-term energy storage
this is the term for an educated guess or prediction
hypothesis
This is the term for something with two opposite sides
polar
this is the term for a signal that causes an organism to react
stimulus
This biomolecule is kept inside a cell's nucleus
nucleic acid
this term means the study of the natural world based on facts w/evidence & experiments & observations
science
This is the attraction of water molecules at the surface of a body of water
surface tension
The term for keeping a stable internal balance
homeostasis
This biomolecule makes up most of your skin and cell membranes
lipids (fats, waxes, & oils)