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Material covered during Semester 1: Scientific Method, Life, Chemistry, Cells, Membranes, Macromolecules, Ecology, Photosynthesis/Respiration

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What is a hypothesis?

A prediction about the outcome of an experiment based on observation and research.

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What are the 2 rules for writing an experiment?

1. Must have a control group and an experimental group 2. Must have ONE independent variable (Only test one thing)

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Which step of the scientific method comes first?

Ask a Question

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What needs to be done BEFORE forming a hypothesis?

Gather Information/ Research

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You are testing to see how different amounts of water affect plant growth. What is the dependent variable?

Plant Growth

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What are the three classes of macromolecules that are polymers?

Proteins Carbohydrates Nucleic Acids

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What are the monomer subunits of proteins called?

amino acids

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What are the monomer subunits for nucleic acids called?

nucleotides

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A _______________________ is made up of monomer subunits.

polymer

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Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living things?

carbohydrates

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What is active transport?

Movement of materials across a membrane from low concentration to high concentration, requiring energy

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Which cells have membrane bound organelles?

eukaryotes

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List the 8 characteristics for life.

Growth, Reproduction, Evolution, Genetic Material, Cells, Homeostasis, Environmental Response, Metabolism

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Why are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

The products of photosynthesis are the reactants for cellular respiration, and the products for cellular respiration are the reactants for photosynthesis.

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What does semi-permeable mean?

Only certain materials can cross the cell membrane.

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What is the difference between simple diffusion and osmosis?

Diffusion transfers solute and osmosis transfers solvent

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