Vocab

Question 1

A chemical reaction that absorbs energy

Answer 1

Endergonic

Question 2

A chemical reaction that releases energy

Answer 2

Exergonic

Question 3

A molecule that increases the rate of chemical reactions

Answer 3

Catalyst

Question 4

A protein that acts as a catalyst

Answer 4

Enzyme

Question 5

A positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom

Answer 5

Proton

Question 6

A particle in the nucleus of a cell that does not have a charge

Answer 6

Neutron

Question 7

A negatively charged partial in shells around the nucleus of atom

Answer 7

Electron

Question 8

Can be found in the outermost shell of an atom that has electrons

Answer 8

Valence electrons

Question 9

A key group of molecules that help in cellular structure and function

Answer 9

Proteins

Question 10

The monomer that links together to form proteins

Answer 10

Amino Acids

Question 11

A key group of molecules that are primarily used for energy

Answer 11

Carbohydrates

Question 12

Fats and oils are high energy molecules known as

Answer 12

Lipids

Question 13

Molecules that link together to form membranes are known as

Answer 13

Phospholipids

Question 14

A key group of molecules that are used to store cellular information

Answer 14

Nucleic Acids

Question 15

The variable in an experiment that you change to test your hypothesis

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Independent Variable

Question 16

The variable in an export meant that you measure to obtain evidence

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Dependent variable

Question 17

A possible explanation for a phenomenon

Answer 17

Hypothesis

Question 18

The expected result of your experiment

Answer 18

Prediction

Question 19

A set of well tested and supported claims that explain a number of phenomena

Answer 19

Theory

Question 20

The ability of organisms to create new organisms like themselves is

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Reproduction

Question 21

The ability to perceive and respond to change is known as

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Response to stimuli

Question 22

To be alive something must be made of

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Cells

Question 23

A set of chemical reactions that allow organisms to capture energy

Answer 23

Metabolism

Question 24

The ability to get larger and mature is known as

Answer 24

Growth/development

Question 25

The ability to keep the internal condition of the cell stable is known as

Answer 25

Homeostasis