Scientific method
used for comparison, does not have the independent/dependent variables
control group
The smallest/basic living unit of structure and function in the organisms is...
cell
What are other names for biomolecules?
Organic molecule, living molecule, macromolecule
You use your senses to make ______, before you start the experiment
observations
parts of the experiment that remain the same
constants
What are basic unit used to measure distance?
meter
Process that helps an organism to better survive in its environment is called...
adaptation
Name 4 biomolecules that make our body.
Protein, carbohydrate, fat, nucleic acid (DNA, RNA)
What chemical element is the backbone of all biomolecules?
Carbon, C
Part of the experiment that is being tested (you can change it)
Part of the experiment that is measured/calculated
independent variable
Dependent variable
It is used to test the hypothesis
experiment
What are 2 types of monosaccharides?
2 types of disaccharides?
glucose, fructose
sucrose, lactose, maltose
True or False: Living things pass down an identical genetic code to their offspring. Explain.
False. Because usually mutations occur. If sexual reproduction occurs, then the offspring are different than the parents.
In the experiment, the data is collected in a....
and is analyzed in a ...
data collection table
graph
basic unit used to measure volume
liter, milliliter
Maintaining a stable internal environment is called
homeostasis
What 3 different types of proteins do you know? What are their functions?
Hemoglobin - transportation of O2
Enzyme - digestion
Collagen - structure
Hormone - feelings, blood sugar level
True or False: plants may hold the potential for new treatments of human diseases. Explain.
True, scientists continue to search for new treatments using plants.
List all 7 steps of Scientific method
Question, observation, hypothesis, experiment with data collection and analysis, results with reasoning, conclusion, communication
What is the formula for calculating the density?
Density = Mass/ Volume
What does this represent:
cells -> tissues ->organs ->organ systems ->organism
Level of bio organization
We need carbs for ....
fats for ...
proteins for....
nucleic acids for ....
energy
insulation, energy
structure, energy
genetics
True or False? "Viruses are living things." Explain why think so
False