Biology Flashcards

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DNA is made of smaller repeating units called:

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Nucleotides

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Besides storing genetic information, nucleic acids also:

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Direct protein synthesis

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What are the monomers of proteins?

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Amino acids

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Which of the following is a function of lipids?

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Store long-term energy and form cell membranes

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Importance of control groups in experiments

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They provide a comparison to test the effect of the independent variable.

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A student eats a meal high in carbohydrates and fats. Which statement best describes how the body will use these macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy; fats store energy long-term

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Definition of an independent variable in an experiment

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The variable that is changed or controlled

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What are the elements that Lipids and Carbohydrates are made of?

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C, H, O

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Polysaccharide belongs to which macromolecule group? (Hint: this is what chitin is made of!)

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Carbohydrate

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What is an example of an appropriate hypothesis?

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If....then...