Vocab Flashcards
What is changed/manipulated
Independent Variable
What is measured/observed
Dependent variable
Receives treatment/conditioning
Test Group
Control variable that supports hypothesis
Positive Control
Control Variable that does not support hypothesis
Negative Control
Observing, questioning, and experimenting
Scientific Inquiry
The framework of the natural world backed by science
Scientific Theory
Complex molecules made up of amino acids
Protein
Chain of nucleotides that store genetic information
Nucleic Acid
Sugar, energy source
Carbohydrate
Fats, Oils, no water mixing
Lipid
One single molecule
Polymer
Collection of attached molecules
Monomer
Building blocks of polypeptides and proteins
Amino Acids
Building block of DNA and RNA
Nucleotide
Responsible for individual functions/characteristics of a molecule
Functional Groups
Act as a catalyst to accelerate chemical reactions
Enzymes
Nitrogen atom single-bonded to two hydrogen atoms
Amino Group
A combination of two functional groups attached to carbon
Carboxyl Group
Covalent bond formed between two amino acids
Peptide Bond
Genetic makeup that makes up traits
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
Nucleic acid present in all living cells
Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
pH higher than 7 (normal) atom
Base
Building block of RNA
Pyrimidines
Base pair with Guanine G-?
Cytosine
Base Pa
Thymine