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Biology
9th Grade
01/31/2013

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Scientifc Method
Definition
the method by which scientists use to solve problems
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Hypothesis
Definition
is a possible explanation for a problem
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control
Definition
is an experiment is what is used for the comparison in an experiment
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Independent Variable
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are variables that are experimenter changes
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Dependent Variables
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change as a result of the independent variable
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Organic
Definition
living things are made of organic compounds
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Covalent

 

Definition
formed by the sharing of electrons
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Ionic
Definition
formed by the transfer of electrons
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Carbohydrates,Lipids, proteins, Nucleic Acids
Definition
four main organic compounds
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Proteins
Definition
made up of amino acids and function in the building, repairing cells and giving you your characteristics
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Carbohydrates
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made of monosaccharides and function in providing energy
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lipids
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made up of glycerol and fatty acids and function in enrgy storage and insulation
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Nucleic acids
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are made up of nucleotides and carry genetic information
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Enzymes
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are proteins that speed up chemical reactions
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