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| A testable explanation that uses the form: If (independent variable), then (dependent variable). |
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| The variable that is changed. It causes something to happen. Also called manipulated variable. |
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| The result in the experiment. Also called the responding variable. |
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| The group that does not recieve the treatment or the independent variable. This is used for comparison. |
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| Not to be confused with the control group. These are all the other variables in the experiment that must be kept the same so that these do not impact the results. |
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| A testable question in an experiment |
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| The data and observations made in an experiment |
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| This is the explanation of the experiment. It refers back to the hypothesis as well as gives details about experimental error and provides reasoning about the meaning of the results. |
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| Sources or components in the experiment that may have affected the accuracy of the results |
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| Where is the independent variable found on a graph? |
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| Where is the dependent variable found on a graph? |
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| what are the structural components of a lipid? |
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| fatty acid chains and glycerol |
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| what are the structural components of proteins? |
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| amino acids chained together then folded into 3D shapes |
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| examples of carbohydrates |
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| breads, pasta, rice, grains |
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| what are the structural components of carbohydrates |
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| simple sugars chained together |
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| a complex made of a chain of sugars |
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| a large molecule such a protein, starch, or lipid |
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| What does DRY MIX stand for? |
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D = Dependent variable
R = Responding variable
Y = Y-axis
M = Manipulated variable
I = Independent variable
X = X-axis |
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| Butter and olive oil are examples of .... |
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| cereal is an example of .... |
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| fish is an example of .... |
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| What are the three elements that all proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids contain? |
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| Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
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| Which type of macromolecule is used by your body for quick energy? |
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| These are generally large molecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids that are used by our body for purposes such as to build structures or provide energy. |
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| Organic molecules must contain |
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| carbon - and can also have hydrogen, oxygen and some other elements. |
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| What is the scientific term that means an organism is in its normal, healthy state? |
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| Membranes around cells are semi-permeable. What does that mean? |
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| Semi-permeable means that the membrane lets some materials pass but not every kind of material. |
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| What does impermeable mean? |
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| This is when nothing is allowed to pass. |
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| What is meant by the term hypertonic? |
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| This means that this is a solution with many dissolved particles such as in salty water |
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| What is meant by the term hypotonic? |
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| This means that this is a solution with few or no dissolved particles such as in tap water |
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| What is meant by the term isotonic? |
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| This means that this is a solution with the same concentration as that the cell. |
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| What happens if you place a cell in hypertonic solution? |
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| It will shrivel - lose water. |
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| What happens if you place a cell in hypotonic solution? |
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| It will swell up and maybe even lyse (burst open). |
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| What happens if you place a cell in isotonic solution? |
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| There will be no net movement of water in or out - will remain about the same. |
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