Winter Break Assignment

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What are the base pairings that occur during DNA replication?

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Adenine pairs with thymine, and cytosine pairs with guanine.

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What is the role of the chemical in the behavior of ants when an ant dies?

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The chemical acts as a stimulus for a particular behavior.

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What is the purpose of testing a single variable in an experiment?

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To isolate the effect of that variable on the outcome.

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Why do scientists collect and store seeds of food-producing plants?

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To preserve the diversity of plant species.

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What is the normal urine production rate after consuming a liter of water?

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Between 4 and 5 mL/min.

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Define DNA replication.

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The process by which a DNA molecule makes a copy of itself.

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What is a stimulus in biological terms?

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Any event or situation that evokes a response from an organism.

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Explain the importance of preserving plant species diversity.

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It ensures food security and ecosystem stability.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic approach to research that involves observation, hypothesis formulation, experimentation, and conclusion.

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What is a variable in an experiment?

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A factor that can change and affect the outcome of the experiment.