Scientific Method
What is the format that a hypothesis must be written in? BE SPECIFIC!
If (independent variable), then (dependent variable)
Give one example of a QUALITATIVE observation:
Varies...no numbers
What is the smallest part of an element that still has all the properties of that element?
Atom
Which macromolecule contains the cell's genetic information?
Nucleic Acid
Which macromolecule is the body's first source of energy?
Carbohydrates?
What is the difference between an observation and an inference?
An observation - objective, uses 5 senses to gather
Inference - educated guess based on observations
Give one example of a QUANTITATIVE observation:
Varies...must include numbers
What is the building block of LIFE?
Cell
What is the main function of lipids?
Which macromolecule has the most diverse functions
Proteins
When designing an experiment, what do we call the "effect" of the experiment (what the scientists are measuring?
Dependent variable
What is the FIRST step to the scientific method?
Asking a question/stating the problem
What property of water makes so you are able to pile water on top of pennies without the water falling?
High surface tension
Which macromolecule makes up part of the cell membrane
Lipid
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
Short term energy
What is the vocabulary word that means something you keep the same in an experiment?
Constants
What is the INDEPENDENT variable: If I pop three different brands of popcorn, then one of the brands will pop faster than the others.
Brand of popcorn
WHY does water have so many unique properties?
It is a polar molecule
What is the monomer that makes up nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
What is the MONOMER that makes up proteins?
Amino Acids
Which is the BEST piece of lab equipment to measure the volume of a liquid?
Graduated cylinder
Write a hypothesis for a scientist trying to study the effects of different types of dog food on energy that a dog has.
If I give my dog a different type of dog food, then they will have more energy.
What property of water allows it to be heated to a high temperature before it boils?
High specific heat
What is the MONOMER that makes up carbohydrates (spelling doesn't count)
Which type of molecule do animlals STORE excess energy as?