1-1 Notes: Nature of Science
1-2 Notes: Chemistry of Life
1-3 Notes: Biomolecules
Yo, that's like, Random
100
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
An observable event that occurs in the universe and can be explained or predicted using scientific knowledge.
Examples: A rainbow, glowing beaches, auroras borealis
What is a phenomenon?
100
Anything that has mass and occupies space.
What is matter?
100
The hormone sent to your brain from your stomach to let you know that you are full and to stop eating.
What is leptin?
100
Another name for cellulose.
What is fiber?
200
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
An explanation of an observed phenomenon; it organizes facts and research from scientists to explain WHY something happens.
What is a theory?
200
The 6 elements necessary for life
What is...
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Phosphorus
Sulfur
Don't forget C.H.O.N.P.S. !!!
200
The correct name for this reaction.
What is a dehydration synthesis reaction?
200
The estimated rainfall for October 15th, 2005. (include units)
What is 10 inches of rainfall?
300
There are 36 students in Mr. Sickler's Biology class.
(Be specific)
What is a quantitative observation?
300
The bond that holds a single water molecule together internally.
What is a (Strong) Covalent Bond?
300
The complex carbohydrate (polysaccharide) that makes up plant cell walls.
What is cellulose?
300
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
From "The Effects of Fungicides on Bumble Bee Colonies" video watched in class:
The purpose of yeast (fungus) inside bumblebee pollen provisions.
What is to preserve the pollen?
400
The variable that is measured during an experiment
What is the dependent variable?
400
CO2 , O2, fats/oils
What are non-polar molecules?
400
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
Name the molecule in the blue box
(be VERY specific)
What is an unsaturated fatty acid?
400
The primary atoms found in Nucleic Acids
(must list all of them, without adding any incorrect ones)
What is Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus
CHONP (no Sulfur!)
500
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
In addition to having constants and recording experimental errors during an experiment, this component ensures that your data is precise and that your results aren't due to random chance.
What are repeated trials?
500
The number of valence electrons for bromine AND the number of neutrons
What is 1 valence electron and 45 neutrons?
500
The special function phospholipid bilayers have.
What is being selectively permeable?
500
2x DOUBLE POINTS OPPORTUNITY 2x
The chemical found in blue ballpoint pens that mimics termite pheromones.
What is 2-phenoxyethanol?