Scientific Method
What is a description, measurement, or record of any object or phenomenon in the natural world?
Observation
Statements about how the natural world works that can be tested using the scientific method
Scientific Claims
The Basic Unit of Life
Cell
Diffusion is the movement of particles from...
An area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.
In which part of the cell does the citric acid cycle occur?
Mitochondrion
In this type of study, you do not manipulate or change anything, and cannot determine cause and effect relationships.
Observational Study
Experimental research; aims to expand the fundamental knowledge base of science
Basic Research
A solution with a pH of 4 is considered:
Acidic
The movement of substances across a cell membrane using energy is called:
Active Transport
The metabolic process of breaking down complex molecules into simpler ones and releasing energy in the process is known as:
Catabolism
Other experts in the field review the research before it is accepted for publication.
Which type of literature summarizes and synthesizes an area of research?
Secondary Literature
Proteins (Ex: Hemoglobin) are made up of this monomer
Amino Acids
Which molecule is most important for storing energy in cells?
ATP
Which gas is the main product of cellular respiration?
Carbon Dioxide
Broad explanations that explain the “how” of observed phenomenon. (the “how”)
Scientific Theory
What 3 attributes should you consider when evaluating a sources
Bias, Credentials, Type of Research
In a water molecule (H2O), which atoms carry partial positive charges? What is this phenomenon called?
Hydrogen
Polarity (Water is Polar)
Which type of transport requires no energy but DOES require a protein channel to get through the membrane?
Facilitated diffusion
What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
Absorbing light energy
Define under what circumstances observations will be able to be made. (the “when”)
Scientific Law
What type of research might Pfizer researchers be involved in that could impact business profits and losses by how much people are ordering the COVID-19 vaccine?
Applied Research
Which element is essential for the formation of nucleic acids?
Nitrogen
What are the 3 types of endocytosis?
Receptor-mediated endocytosis
Pinocytosis
Phagocytosis
The Calvin cycle in photosynthesis is responsible for producing:
Glucose