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Bio1 Lab Practical RCC
practice for the Lab Practical 2011 Fall RCC
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Biology
Undergraduate 1
10/16/2011

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Steps to the Scientific Method
Definition
Observation ▪ Form a question ▪ Produce a hypothesis (a probable answer) ▪ Test one hypothesis at a time
▪ Experiment ▪ Collect Data ▪ Form a conclusion ▪ Accept or Reject Hypothesis
Term
Define & explain Dependent Variable
Definition
what is being measured in an experiment
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Define & explain Independent Variable
Definition
what is deliberately changed in an experiment
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Define & explain Constant Variables
Definition
factors that should be standardized for an experiment
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What is Experimental Error?
Definition
occur in any laboratory experiments. The #1 is Human Error
Term
Explain the Purpose of Controls
Definition
To eliminate the effect of a variable or else to determine the standard value. A control is used to zero-out the effects of other factors.
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What makes a good Hypothesis?
Definition
Can either be proven or rejected and States the opinion.
Term
Explain how scientific data is presented.
Definition
In charts and graphs
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Metric System (Largest to Smallest)
Definition
Kilo- (1000); meter,gram, liter (1); Deci- (0.1), Centi- (0.01), mili- (0.001)
Term
Mass is weighed in _______
Definition
Grams
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Length is measured in _______...
Definition
Meters
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Liquid Volume is measured in ______.
Definition
Liters
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How do you read the liquid volume?
Definition
In a graduated Cylinder, by reading the bottom of the Meniscus line.
Term
What are the three objective lenses?
Definition
1. 4X
2. 10X
3. 40X
Term
What is the magnification of the ocular lens?
Definition
10x
Term
Whats the relationship between magnification & light?
Definition
less light intensity gives a better vision
Term
4 Groups of Biological Molecules
Definition
1.Protein
2. Lipids
3. Nucleic Acids
4. Carbohydrates
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What are monomers?
Definition
single unjoined organic molecule: a relatively light, simple organic molecule that can join in long chains with other molecules to form a more complex molecule or polymer
Term
What are polymers?
Definition
A chain of monomers
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How are polymers synthesized?
Definition
Dehydration Process. monomers=Polymer+H2O
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How are Polymers broken down to monomers?
Definition
Hydration Process: Polymer+H2O=Monomer
Term
Protein Polymers & Monomers
Definition
Monomers- Amino Acids: Amino group + Carboxyl Group
Polymers- polypeptides
Term
Polymers & Monomers of Lipids.
Definition
Monomers-none
Polymers-EX Fats, Phospholipids, and steroids
Term
monomers & Polymers of Nucleic Acids
Definition
Monomers- Nucleotides
Polymers- DNA and RNA
Term
Monomers & polymers of Carbohydrates.
Definition
Monomers- monosaccharides. Ex: Glucose, Sucrose, Fructose
Polymers- polysaccharides.Ex: Starch Glycogen Cellulose and Chitin
Term
What are Isomers?
Definition
Molecules with same molecular formula, but different structure
Term
What is a molecular formula?
Definition
a chemical formula that specifies which atoms and how many of each atom there are in a molecule of a compound EX: C6H12O6
Term
What is a Structural Formula?
Definition
an expanded chemical formula representing the arrangement of atoms and bonds within a molecule
Term
What test did we use in lab for Starch?
Definition
Lugols or Iodine
Term
What test did we use in lab for Glucose?
Definition
Benedicts
Term
What is an enzyme?
Definition
huge proteins that catalyze the reactions of life
Term
What enzyme did we study in class?
Definition
Catalase--oxidative enzyme which catalyzes the reduction Of hydrogen peroxide to produce water and oxygen
Term
What is the equation for the enzyme reaction preformed in Lab?
Definition
Catalase + 2H_2O_2 → Water and oxygen 2H_2O_2 + O_2 +catalase
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What was the source of the enzyme?
Definition
Potato Core
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What Gas was produced by the reaction?
Definition
O2
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