What macromolecule stores genetic information?
Nucleic acids (DNA/RNA)
What type of plate boundary occurs when two plates move away from each other?
Divergent boundary
What is the atomic number of an element equal to?
Number of protons
What equation is used to calculate speed?
Speed = distance ÷ time
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is manipulated
Which organelle modifies and packages proteins for transport?
Golgi apparatus
Which biogeochemical cycle involves processes such as nitrogen fixation and denitrification?
Nitrogen cycle
What type of reaction absorbs energy from its surroundings?
Endothermic reaction
What unit is force measured in?
Newtons
What tool is used to measure liquid volume accurately in a lab?
Graduated cylinder
What phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up at the cell’s equator?
Metaphase
What layer of the atmosphere contains the ozone layer?
Stratosphere
What is the name of the bond formed by the transfer of electrons?
Ionic bond
Which law explains why objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by a force?
Newton’s First Law
What type of graph is best for showing the relationship between two continuous variables?
Line graph
What type of feedback loop maintains homeostasis, such as body temperature regulation?
Negative feedback
What principle states that the present is the key to the past?
Uniformitarianism
What factor increases the rate of a chemical reaction by lowering activation energy?
Catalyst
What type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
Mechanical wave
What term describes data that supports a hypothesis?
Evidence
During cellular respiration, which molecule is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain?
Oxygen
What process causes oceanic plates to sink beneath continental plates?
Subduction
According to Le Châtelier’s Principle, how does a system at equilibrium respond to stress?
It shifts to counteract the change
What happens to the wavelength of a wave if its frequency increases (assuming constant speed)?
Wavelength decreases
Why are control groups important in experiments?
They provide a baseline for comparison