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Exploring Life Chapers 1-6 set 2
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Biology
9th Grade
10/14/2010

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_______________ feedback disrupts homeostasis
Definition
positive
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Carbohydrates are composed of
Definition
monosaccharides (simple sugars)
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Which organelle functions as a storage and packaging site?
Definition
Golgi apparatus
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The unit molecule of a protein is
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an amino acid
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The factor being tested in an experiment is the
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variable
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A substance that combines with excess hydrogen or hydroxide ions in a solution is called
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a buffer
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How many double bonds are there between carbon atoms in a saturated fatty acid?
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zero
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Give an example of denaturation.
Definition
egg white forming a solid when heated
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Some biologically-important molecules dissolve easily in water because the water molecule is
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polar
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What condition is required for diffusion to occur?
Definition
A concentration difference
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Substances that increase the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution are
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acids.
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An explanation for observed phenomena that is supported by many experiments is called
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a theory
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The main difference between cellulose and starch molecules is
Definition
the type of linkage between glucose subunits.
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Increased levels of thyroxin in the blood result in decreased levels of TSH. This is an example of
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negative feedback
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The maintenance of constant pH of the blood is achieved by
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buffers
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Molecules in the cell membrane that function as receptors are
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proteins
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Which of the following is the correct order for the scientific method?
• • 1. State a theory
• 2. Collect Data
• 3. Formulate a hypothesis
• 4. Experiment
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Formulate a hypothesis
Experiment
Collect Data
State a theory
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In the human body, steroid molecules can act as
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hormones
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Water molecules are connected to each other by
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hydrogen bonds
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Which organelle contains enzymes that digest old cells?
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lysosome
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Which of the following is found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
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ribosome
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Carrier molecules that bring materials into cells are
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proteins
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A function of smooth endoplasmic reticulum is to
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synthesize lipids
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The linear sequence of amino acids found in an enzyme is called its
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primary structure
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Which of the following types of bonding occurs during complementary base pairing
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hydrogen bonds
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