Semester 1 Final Exam Study Guide
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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
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What is the independent variable in an experiment?
What is the independent variable in an experiment?
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Which variable is controlled by the experimenter?
Which variable is controlled by the experimenter?
What are the independent and dependent variables?
How does the amount of sunlight affect a plant's growth?
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
What are the independent and dependent variables?
How does the amount of time sleeping affect the amount of weight a baby gains?
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Independent Variable
Independent Variable
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Dependent Variable
Dependent Variable
What are the independent and dependent variables?
What affect does the amount of silica have on the lava's speed?
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| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
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Independent Variable | arrow_right_alt | Amount of Silica |
Dependent Variable | arrow_right_alt | Lava's Speed |
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If you want to test how temperature affects the breathing rate of fish, what would be an appropriate ‘testable’ question?
If you want to test how temperature affects the breathing rate of fish, what would be an appropriate ‘testable’ question?
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Which graph typically shows the change in a variable over time?
Which graph typically shows the change in a variable over time?
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What is the purpose of a control group in a science experiment?
What is the purpose of a control group in a science experiment?
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What role does the control group play in a science experiment?
What role does the control group play in a science experiment?
An investigation was carried out by a biology class that wanted to measure the growth rate of two spice plants. Students took a measurement of the height (cm) of water spinach and mustard green plants over 40 days. Use the graph below to help you answer questions.
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At 20 days, the height of Water spinach plant was approximately ________ cm
At 20 days, the height of Water spinach plant was approximately ________ cm
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At 20 days, while the height of the Mustard Green plant was approximately ________cm.
At 20 days, while the height of the Mustard Green plant was approximately ________cm.
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What is the purpose of constants in a science experiment?
What is the purpose of constants in a science experiment?
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Constants that would need to be kept the same for this investigation (Select All that Apply)
Constants that would need to be kept the same for this investigation (Select All that Apply)
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Which of the following is a characteristic of life?
Which of the following is a characteristic of life?
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What is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
What is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment?
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What is the process by which organisms obtain and use energy?
What is the process by which organisms obtain and use energy?
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What is the passing of traits from parents to offspring called?
What is the passing of traits from parents to offspring called?
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What is the main difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?
What is the main difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells?
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Which type of cell has a more complex internal structure?
Which type of cell has a more complex internal structure?
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What do both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells have in common?
What do both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells have in common?
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Which type of cell is found in bacteria?
Which type of cell is found in bacteria?
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What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?
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What is the primary role of the nucleus in heredity?
What is the primary role of the nucleus in heredity?
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What is the main function of the mitochondria?
What is the main function of the mitochondria?
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Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP?
Which organelle is responsible for generating ATP?
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What is the powerhouse of the cell?
What is the powerhouse of the cell?
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Which organelle is known as the 'cellular power plant'?
Which organelle is known as the 'cellular power plant'?
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What is the main function of ribosomes in cells?
What is the main function of ribosomes in cells?
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What is the primary role of ribosomes in organisms?
What is the primary role of ribosomes in organisms?
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What is the main function of the cell membrane?
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
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Which statement best describes the role of the cell membrane?
Which statement best describes the role of the cell membrane?
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What is the function of the lysosome?
What is the function of the lysosome?
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What is the main function of the vacuole in a cell?
What is the main function of the vacuole in a cell?
For the four statements below, identify which are true for plant cells animal cells, or are true for both
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This cell requires nutrients but can also produce their own food
This cell requires nutrients but can also produce their own food
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This cell uses chemical energy (sugar)
This cell uses chemical energy (sugar)
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This cell contains both a cell wall and cell membrane
This cell contains both a cell wall and cell membrane
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This cell is an example of a Eukaryotic Cell
This cell is an example of a Eukaryotic Cell
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Which process requires energy from the cell?
Which process requires energy from the cell?
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Which process does not require energy from the cell?
Which process does not require energy from the cell?
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Which process involves movement of molecules against the concentration gradient?
Which process involves movement of molecules against the concentration gradient?
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Which process allows molecules to move from high to low concentration?
Which process allows molecules to move from high to low concentration?
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Which term describes a solution with equal solute concentration as the cell?
Which term describes a solution with equal solute concentration as the cell?
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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
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What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?
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What is the result of a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
What is the result of a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
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During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?
During which stage of mitosis do the sister chromatids separate?
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Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell?
Which stage of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes in the center of the cell?
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What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?
What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?
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Which stage of mitosis involves the lining up of chromosomes?
Which stage of mitosis involves the lining up of chromosomes?
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During which stage do the sister chromatids separate?
During which stage do the sister chromatids separate?
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What is the purpose of mitosis?
What is the purpose of mitosis?
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Why does mitosis occur?
Why does mitosis occur?
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When does mitosis occur?
When does mitosis occur?
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What is the outcome of mitosis?
What is the outcome of mitosis?
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The number of chromosomes inside a cell is the same during metaphase as at the end of cell separation.
The number of chromosomes inside a cell is the same during metaphase as at the end of cell separation.
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What is the structure of DNA?
What is the structure of DNA?
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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?
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What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?
What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?
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What is a gene?
What is a gene?
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What is a chromosome?
What is a chromosome?
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What is the purpose of DNA replication in biology?
What is the purpose of DNA replication in biology?
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Why is DNA replication necessary in biology?
Why is DNA replication necessary in biology?
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What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?
What are the three parts of a DNA nucleotide?
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If a sample of DNA contains 26% Adenine, what percent of the sample is Thymine?
If a sample of DNA contains 26% Adenine, what percent of the sample is Thymine?
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If a sample of DNA contains 36% Adenine, what percent of the sample is Guanine?
If a sample of DNA contains 36% Adenine, what percent of the sample is Guanine?
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Which scientist below was responsible for providing the evidence for what the structure of DNA looks like?
Which scientist below was responsible for providing the evidence for what the structure of DNA looks like?
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Original DNA sequence: AGTCTCGG
Original DNA sequence: AGTCTCGG
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Original DNA sequence: GCAATCGATC
Original DNA sequence: GCAATCGATC
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What is the purpose of DNA transcription?
What is the purpose of DNA transcription?
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Where does DNA transcription occur in the cell?
Where does DNA transcription occur in the cell?
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Why is DNA transcription important for protein synthesis?
Why is DNA transcription important for protein synthesis?
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What molecule is directly involved in DNA transcription?
What molecule is directly involved in DNA transcription?
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What is the purpose of DNA translation?
What is the purpose of DNA translation?
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Where does DNA translation occur in the cell?
Where does DNA translation occur in the cell?
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What is the main product of DNA translation?
What is the main product of DNA translation?
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What is the role of tRNA during DNA translation?
What is the role of tRNA during DNA translation?
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What are the consequences of transcription going wrong?
What are the consequences of transcription going wrong?
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A change in environmental conditions can lead to mutations.
A change in environmental conditions can lead to mutations.
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Mutations can result in new traits/characteristics in a gene pool.
Mutations can result in new traits/characteristics in a gene pool.
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Mutations in DNA where a single base is added to or deleted from the DNA sequence is called ______________-
Mutations in DNA where a single base is added to or deleted from the DNA sequence is called ______________-
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Six nucleotides were lost causing a genetic disorder. What type of mutation is it?
Six nucleotides were lost causing a genetic disorder. What type of mutation is it?
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Six nucleotides were added to RNA. What type of mutation is it?
Six nucleotides were added to RNA. What type of mutation is it?
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What is the term used to describe the replication of DNA?
What is the term used to describe the replication of DNA?
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What does semi-conservative replication mean?
What does semi-conservative replication mean?
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What is the structure of DNA?
What is the structure of DNA?
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What type of bond is made between nitrogenous base pairs?
What type of bond is made between nitrogenous base pairs?
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What is the central dogma of biology?
What is the central dogma of biology?