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Inference |
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. |
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Observation |
the action or process of observing something or someone carefully or in order to gain information. |
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Prediction |
a rigorous, often quantitative, statement, forecasting what will happen under specific conditions; for example, if an apple falls from a tree it will be attracted towards the center of the earth by gravity with a specified and constant acceleration. |
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Scientific Method |
Question Research Hypothesis Experiment Analysis Conclusion |
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Hypothesis |
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation |
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Theory |
a supposition or a system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained. |
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Law |
a statement of fact, deduced from observation, to the effect that a particular natural or scientific phenomenon always occurs if certain conditions are present. |
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Steps for using microscope are..... |
Starting with the stage all the way down and using the lowest power objective. |
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What happens when you put an "e" under a microscope? |
It is reversed and upside down. |
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Biology |
The study of living organisms, divided into many specialized fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behavior, origin, and distribution. |
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Qualitative |
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quality of something rather than its quantity. |
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Quantitative |
Relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality. |
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Bioethics |
The ethics of medical and biological research. |
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8 characteristics of living things |
Made of cells Reproduce DNA Growth and Development Metabolism Sense/Respond/Stimuli Homeostasis Evolve
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Homeostasis |
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes. |
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Stimulus |
A thing that rouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive |
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Metabolism |
The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life. |
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Polymer |
A substance that has a molecular structure consisting chiefly or entirely of a large number of similar units bonded together. |
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What are polymers made of..... |
They are made of monomers. |
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Monomer |
A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer. |
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Dehydration Synthesis |
A chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule. |
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Hydrolysis |
The chemical breakdown of a compound due to reaction with water. |
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What is removed in Dehydration Synthesis... |
Water |
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What is added in Hydrolysis... |
Water |
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Why is carbon so unique... |
Carbon is unique because they are all identical and have 4 electrons so they can combine easily and create a long chain. |
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What are 4 macromolecules... |
Carbohydrate Protein Nucleic Acid |
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Monomer for Carbohydrate is... |
Monosaccharide |
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Monomer for Lipids |
Fatty acid and triglyceride |
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Monomer for Protein |
Amino Acids |
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Monomer for Nucleic Acid |
DNA/RNA |
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What is C6H12O6... |
Glucose |
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Is glucose a monomer or polymer... |
Monomer |
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What are the difference between: Cellulose and Starch |
Cellulose is a much stronger than starch, starch can dissolve easy and be digested unlike cellulose. |
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What are the similarities between: Cellulose and Starch |
Both starch and cellulose are created by plants, they are both polymers of glucose. |
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What are carbohydrates used for... |
Energy and energy storage. |
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What the are the differences between: Glucose and Glycogen |
Glucose is a monomer and very simple and small, whereas Glycogen is a very big molecule. |
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What are the similarities between: Glucose and Glycogen |
They are both forms of glucose, glucose is glucose and glycogen is a chain of glucose and they both store energy. |
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Saturated fats |
Usually in solid forms, melting temp. high, ONE single bond, and filled with Hydrogen. |
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Unsaturated fats |
Usually oily, melting temp low, DOUBLE bond, fat chain is bent. |
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What are three types of Lipids... |
1.Phospholipids 2.Steroids 3.Triglycerides |
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What do proteins do for living organisms... |
Strength Structure Short term energy |
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How many amino acids exist... |
20 |
