Nature of Science
An objective, verifiable observation.
Fact
A statement based on repeated experimental observation that describes an aspect of the world.
Principle
Anything that has mass and occupies space
Matter
Larger more complex structures made of monomers
Polymer
Where are lipids found?
Oils, fats, phospholids
An explanation of an observed phenomenon
Organizes facts and research from scientists to explain WHY
Theory
Broad concept or principle (HOW)
Law
Molecule made of 2 atoms of hydrogen covalently bonded to 1 atom of oxygen
Water
Breaks big polymers into smaller monomers
Hydrolysis
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
Store information on making proteins
A guess about an object or outcome based on your observations
Inference
Description of something you can see, smell, touch, taste, hear
Observation
Does not have an affinity for water
Water “fearing”
Does NOT dissolve in water
Hydrophobic
Monomer of carbs
Monosacchirides
Which elements compose proteins?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
What the experimenter will deliberately change or manipulate in the investigation
Independent Variable
Describes qualities
Qualititaive observation
Tendency of molecules of the SAME “kind” to stick together
Cohesion
Which two macromolecules are only composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
Carbs and Lipids
How many calories/gram do you receive from nucleic acid?
ZERO
This variable is represented by the y-axis of a graph
Dependent variable
How close your measurement is to the correct/accepted value
Accurate
Water property that helps to regulate cell temperatures in organisms.
High specific heat
What is a phospholipid made of?
Phosphate group (hydrophilic) and two fatty acid tails (hydrophobic)
How many calories/gram for lipids?
9 cal/g