Science Practices
Mrs. Trevino gave three pea plants the same amount of water. After a week, she measures the height of each plant and records her observation. What type of observation is she making?
Quantitative observation
What organelles are unique to a plant cell?
Chloroplast & cell wall
What are the 4 macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic Acids
What are products of photosynthesis?
Glucose and oxygen
In what type of cells does mitosis occur in?
Somatic (body) cells
Which type of graph is used for comparing categories?
What is a difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Monosaccharide
What is the equation for photosynthesis?
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂
What is the correct order of the phases of mitosis?
Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase
A scientist tests how music affects plant growth by giving all plants the same amount of sunlight and water. What is the independent variable?
Type of music
What does hydrophilic and hydrophobic mean?
Hydrophilic: Loves water
Hydrophobic: Hates water
What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms?
Covalent bond
What does aerobic respiration require?
Oxygen
In what phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?
Anaphase
Fill-in-the blank: ou are throwing darts at a dartboard. If your darts all hit close to the bullseye, you have high _____.
Accuracy
What type of transport requires ATP to move larger molecules across the cell membrane?
Active transport
What type of bonding is responsible for ice floating?
Hydrogen bonding
What are the 3 stages of aerobic cellular respiration?
Glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and electron transport chain
What cellular structure attaches to the centromeres of chromosomes?
Spindle fibers
A scientist tests how music affects plant growth by giving all plants the same amount of sunlight and water. Name one control variable.
Amount of Sunlight, water, species of plant
What type of transport moves ions down their concentration gradient?
Passive transport
What is activation energy?
The energy needed to start a reaction
What type of fermentation occurs when muscles cramp during exercise?
Lactic acid fermentation
What is the end result of mitosis?
2 diploid daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell