2024 Fall Final Review

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What is the outermost layer of a cell that determines what comes in and out?

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Cell membrane

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What type of transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

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Active transport

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What human activity has the largest impact on the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere?

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Combustion of fossil fuels

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In an experiment, what is the dependent variable if studying for a quiz leads to a better test score?

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Test score

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In a controlled experiment, what is the purpose of a control group?

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To serve as a baseline for comparison with the experimental group.

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What is the process called when water moves across a semipermeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis

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What is the term for the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment?

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Independent variable

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic information and coordinate cell activities.