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Biology
10th Grade
10/08/2013

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Inference
Definition
interpretation based on prior knowledge
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Hypothesis
Definition
possible explanation for a set of observations, possible answer to scientific question
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solute
Definition
substance that is dissolved in a solution
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Dependent variable
Definition
factor that changes in response to the independent variable, measured results
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polymer
Definition
molecule composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
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carbohydrate
Definition
Major source of energy for the body, made up of C, H, and O.
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nucleotide
Definition
monomer of nucleic acids; 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
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cohesion
Definition
attraction between molecules of the same substance
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adhesion
Definition
attraction between different kinds of molecules
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Independent variable
Definition
factor in an experiment that is changed by the scientist
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solvent
Definition
dissolving substance in a solution
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monomer
Definition
small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
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substrate
Definition
Substance that an enzyme reacts with
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activation energy
Definition
energy needed to get a reaction started
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enzyme
Definition
proteins that speed reactions in living things
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nucleotide
Definition
monomer of nucleic acids; 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
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catalyst
Definition
any substance that speeds a chemical reaction
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Inference
Definition
interpretation based on prior knowledge
Term
Hypothesis
Definition
possible explanation for a set of observations, possible answer to scientific question
Term
solute
Definition
substance that is dissolved in a solution
Term
Dependent variable
Definition
factor that changes in response to the independent variable, measured results
Term
polymer
Definition
molecule composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules
Term
carbohydrate
Definition
Major source of energy for the body, made up of C, H, and O.
Term
nucleotide
Definition
monomer of nucleic acids; 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
Term
cohesion
Definition
attraction between molecules of the same substance
Term
adhesion
Definition
attraction between different kinds of molecules
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Independent variable
Definition
factor in an experiment that is changed by the scientist
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solvent
Definition
dissolving substance in a solution
Term
monomer
Definition
small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
Term
substrate
Definition
Substance that an enzyme reacts with
Term
activation energy
Definition
energy needed to get a reaction started
Term
enzyme
Definition
proteins that speed reactions in living things
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nucleotide
Definition
monomer of nucleic acids; 5-carbon sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base
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catalyst
Definition
any substance that speeds a chemical reaction
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Inference
Definition
If it is snowing it must be cold outside
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Hypothesis
Definition
If salt is added to water, then it will boil at a lower temperature.
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solute
Definition
Kool Aid flavoring and sugar when making kool aid
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Dependent variable
Definition
Because the pH increased it caused the time for the reaction decreased.
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polymer
Definition
cellulose: many simple sugars bonded together
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carbohydrate
Definition
Sugars and Starch, Cellulose, Sucrose, provides energy
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nucleotide
Definition
The monomer of DNA,
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cohesion
Definition
Water attracted to water, makes the water drop mound up
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adhesion
Definition
Water attracted to glass, meniscus..
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Independent variable
Definition
The scientist changed the temperature of the water each time he restarted the experiment
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solvent
Definition
Water when making kool aid
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monomer
Definition
simple sugar that is put together to make more complex carbohydrates
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substrate
Definition
It’s like the door that can be unlocked by only one key over and over again
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activation energy
Definition
Rubbing the match head against the striker paper enables the match to light.
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enzyme
Definition
It’s like a key that can unlock only one door but can be used over and over again.
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catalyst
Definition
The scientist heated the reactants to speed the reaction
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