Biology Exam 1 Flashcards

A possible explanation that answers your question; should be testable and falsifiable; never possible to prove it is absolutely true.

A hypothesis that states a lack of relationship between two factors.

The un-manipulated point of comparison.

<p>The manipulated point of comparison.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A condition that is manipulated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A variable that is affected by the manipulation of the independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You want a bigger sample size so you get more reliable results.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The phenomenon in which people respond favorably to any treatment; highlights the need for comparison of treatment effects with an appropriate control group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A quantitative/numeric summary of data; used to summarize large amounts of data, help identify patterns, and to generalize sample data to population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Individuals make scientific sounding claims that are not supported by trustworthy, methodical scientific studies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Based on only one or a few observations, people conclude that there is or is not a link between two things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A hypothesis for natural phenomena that is exceptionally well substantiated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All molecules produced by living things.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Molecules that contain carbon (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An attraction between two oppositely charged ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons; strong.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A type of weak chemical bond formed when the slightly positive hydrogen atom of a polar covalent bond is attracted to the slightly negative atom of a polar covalent bond in another molecule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrophilic; can dissolve in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydrophobic; cannot dissolve in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cohesion, large heat capacity, low density as a solid, good solvent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Large molecules made up of smaller molecular subunits joined together; most importantly carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Primary source of energy for cells and form their structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If you reduce your caloric intake such that your body is burning more calories than you are consuming, your body must utilize stored forms of energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Simple sugars; most simple carbohydrate; contains anywhere from 3-7 carbon atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Most important carbohydrate; C6H12O6.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Lactose, sucrose.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Complex carbohydrates; ex. starch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dietary fiber; helps clear the digestive tract; reduces risk of colon cancer and other diseases.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The body has difficulty with insulin response and/or production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sweetener found in all non-diet soft drinks; quickly raises blood sugar; empty calories; metabolized as a lipid rather than a carb.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Develop a hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers