Scientific Method
Prefixes and Suffixes
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Macromoleculues and Other Substances
1

In a study on fertilizer, the thing being measured is how tall the plants grow.

Dependent Variable

1

This prefix means back

Dors
1

This describes a body part that is below another body part 

Inferior

1

These are uncharged particles

Neutrons

1

These are the good fats that people should eat such as olive oil

Unsaturated 

2

A student records how many bubbles are produced in a vinegar-and-baking-soda reaction each time they change the amount of vinegar.

Collecting Data

2

This suffix means standing still

-stasis

2

This type of feedback keeps the body in homeostasis 

Negative feedback loop

2

These types of bonds share electrons

covalent bonds

2

This macromolecule is made up of amino acids 

Proteins
3

A student notices that a plant near a sunny window is growing faster than a plant in the shade.

Observations

3

This prefix means change

Meta

3

3 components of homeostatic mechanism

receptors

set point

effectors

3

The number of protons in the atoms of an element is the

atomic number

3

Saturated fatty acids contain these types of carbon to carbon bonds specifically

single covalent bonds

4

When comparing two cleaning sprays, the researcher uses the same surface type, same stain, and same amount of spray for both.

Constants

4

This prefix means sweet

Glyc-

4

5 qualities of living things

growth, reproduction, metabolism, responsiveness, movement

4

AB + CD ===== AD + CB is what type of reaction

Exchange 

4

DNA contains this type of monosaccharide

Dexoyribose

5

A student presents their findings about soil types and plant growth at the school science fair.

Communicating Results 

5
This word means single simple sugar unit

monosaccharide

5

These are the levels of organization from smallest to largest

atoms-molecules-macromolecules-organelles-cells-tissue-organs-organ systems-organisms

5

The lower the pH the more ___________ ions are in the solution. 

Hydrogen

5

This inorganic substance is composed of oppositively charged ions

Salts